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“We’re Harvesting Jet Blast Now”: Tiny Wind Turbines in Texas Capture Takeoff Gusts to Generate Clean Energy from Airports
IN A NUTSHELL 🌬️ JetWind Power Corporation is pioneering the use of mini-wind turbines to harness wind energy from airplane takeoffs. 📍 Installed at Dallas Love Field Airport, these turbines capture winds up to 43 miles per hour from aircraft engines. 🌍 The technology has potential for global expansion, with discussions underway in Canada, Europe,
This innovative approach is particularly significant in Texas, where extreme weather conditions, from scorching summers to harsh winter storms, place immense stress on the power grid. Inspired during a flight from Burbank Airport in Los Angeles, he witnessed the powerful jet streams produced by aircraft engines and wondered if this energy could be captured and utilized. The efficiency of energy capture and conversion, the cost of installation and maintenance, and the integration with existing airport infrastructure are all critical factors that will determine the widespread adoption of this technology.
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