Environmentally-conscious energy can be derived from the sun, which is the largest source of natural energy, but it can also come from the wind—the second largest source. This cross-wind bridge produces wind power and electricity to light the bridge through a network of rotating panels that rotate according to the speeds of the vehicles moving underneath it.
The cross-wind bridge is the brainchild of design team Tiago Barros and Jorge Pereira, in collaboration with Ines Valente, Rob Foobe III, Yoon-young Hur, Natalie Batile, and Joao Paulo Ferrandes. It spreads 40 meters over the Segunda Circular Highway in Lisbon, and also provides a tunnel for pedestrians and bikers.
What's Driving This Trend
- Renewable Energy
- A trend towards utilizing renewable energy sources like wind power.
- Smart Infrastructure
- A trend of integrating technology and energy generation into infrastructure like bridges.
- Sustainable Transportation
- A trend towards incorporating renewable energy generation into transportation systems.
Who This Affects Most
- Renewable Energy
- The renewable energy industry can benefit from innovative solutions like car-powered bridges.
- Infrastructure
- The infrastructure industry can explore opportunities to incorporate smart energy generation into bridge designs.
- Transportation
- The transportation industry can embrace sustainable practices by integrating renewable energy generation into vehicles and road systems.
