This Solar Wind Energy tower looks nothing like a wind turbine, but it's able to generate its own source of wind throughout the year. The Solar Wind Energy's Downdraft Tower is lined with small turbines around its base, and features a large tower up top where wind is generated. The tower is described as one of the only hybrid solar-wind energy generators on the market, harnessing the power of a downdraft that's created when water comes into contact with hot, dry air.
The towers are able to run on their own over the course of a year with very small fuel consumption, waste and carbon footprint. The tower would be ideal for climates like India, Chile, Mexico and the Middle East.
Self-Sustaining Wind Towers
Solar Wind Energy's Hybrid Solar-Wind Energy Tower Uses Downdrafts
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Solar-wind Energy - Building hybrid solar-wind energy generators presents an opportunity for technology innovation and encourages the adoption of renewable energy sources.
2. Self-sustaining Energy Towers - Designing self-sustaining energy towers that consume very little fuel, generate minimal waste, and have reduced carbon footprint can lead to sustainable infrastructure development.
3. Downdraft Energy Generation - Exploring the potential of downdraft energy generation technology could provide an alternative method for producing energy in areas with high temperatures and low humidity levels.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can leverage innovative technologies and designs for hybrid solar-wind energy generators to expand the adoption of sustainable energy sources.
2. Infrastructure Development - Infrastructure developers can consider implementing self-sustaining energy towers for sustainable infrastructure development in regions with extreme climates and limited resources.
3. Energy Generation - Energy companies can explore the potential of downdraft energy generation technology as an alternative or complementary method for producing energy in regions with specific climatic conditions.