The architects of Chetwood Associates are planning to build a large wind dam in Lake Lagoda in North West Russia. The dam will feature a 75-meter sail that directs incoming wind down into the turbine.
Although the company doesn't state how much electricity the wind dam can generate, the projection of new environmentally friendly buildings is a clear-cut sign of development and innovation in this arena.
Implications - As society pays more attention to our dwindling resources, environmentally focused entrepreneurs are creating innovative designs to generate energy using sustainable sources. These sources, whether they be wind, water or sunlight, require breakthrough engineering designs to create the output our energy guzzling society requires.
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Cool Russian Eco Initiative
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Energy Generation - New innovative solutions for generating renewable energy are driving the trend towards sustainability.
2. Disruptive Insfrastructure Design - Infrastructure designs that effectively leverage natural elements such as wind and water can disrupt traditional energy generation methods.
3. Environmentally Focused Entrepreneurship - Entrepreneurs are seeking new business opportunities by developing innovative and sustainable designs for energy production.
Industry Implications
1. Energy - The energy industry is being disrupted by new approaches to renewable energy generation.
2. Architecture - Innovations in the architecture and design industry are creating sustainable buildings that incorporate renewable energy sources.
3. Engineering - Breakthrough engineering designs are necessary to effectively generate and utilize renewable energy sources.