Wind Tree is an innovative wind turbine, designed by French entrepreneur Jerome Michaud-Lariviere, that is shaped like the tree. This artificial tree/wind turbine is designed to encourage adoption in urban areas, where it can make use of the low winds that move around buildings and streets.
Each Wind Tree consists of 72 artificial leaves that serve as micro-turbines, spinning in a vertical axis and specifically designed to harness gentler winds. Breezes blowing as slowly as 2 meters per second can be used, making the turbine useful throughout the year. The power output of the Wind Tree, which is constructed out of steel, is estimated to be 3.1 Kilowatts.
If the Wind Tree does eventually become a marketable reality, it will sell for around $36,500.
What's Driving This Trend
- Urban Wind Turbines
- The development of compact and efficient wind turbines for use in cities to generate renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
- Artificial Leaf Turbines
- The use of micro-turbines that mimic the shape and movement of leaves to harness low-speed winds and generate electricity in urban environments.
- Low-speed Wind Energy
- The exploration of technologies that can generate energy from low-speed winds to provide a consistent renewable energy source for urban areas.
Who This Affects Most
- Renewable Energy
- The Wind Tree represents an opportunity for renewable energy companies to design and develop cutting-edge urban wind turbines.
- Smart Cities
- The integration of Wind Trees into urban environments could lead to the development of more sustainable and efficient smart cities.
- Sustainable Architecture
- Wind Trees can be integrated into green building design to generate clean energy while complementing the aesthetic of the building and the surrounding environment.
