Have you ever wondered why wind turbines have to be put onto pylons? The higher the blades are placed, the more wind these can catch. Some pylons even tower 300 meters in the sky.
Nicola Delon, Julien Choppin and Raphaël Ménard realized that wind generators could be placed on the existing pylons constructed for power transmission. Many of them can have a double function: first carry high voltage electricity, second provide infrastructure for new wind generators. Pylons are engineered to resist wind. New generators could be placed inside the pylons, not on top, further stabilizing the structures. They build their logic on a few of the core principles of The Blue Economy: use what you have, look for multiple benefits and keep it simple.
In India more than 100,000 pylons crossing government forests could quickly be fitted with these vertical generators. If all existing pylons were used in France, it could generate electricity equivalent to two nuclear power stations.
andrewbanda wrote 444 Days Ago (neutral) 0wind enrgy without pylons is wonderfull. It reduces costs and this will help the poorer countries in Africa, where I live. what are the prospects of funding this kind of projects?0 points
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Joelknitzberg wrote 605 Days Ago (neutral) 0I am very interested in this as there is a lot of controversy in Massachusetts, constructing wind farms off the coast. A lot of opposition of having towers obstructing the view of wealthier residents on Cape Cod has stalled the process of construction. The towns are divided (and it appears this is a class issue). Having an alternative that appeals to both sides would be very helpful0 points
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