The Power Stations of the Near Future (Part 2)

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The Power Stations of the Near Future (Part 2)

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As mentioned in the first part of this article, people are increasingly looking for different ways to utilize alternative energy sources to provide electricity and heat to communities with minimal costs. Continuing the discussion on power plants that may become relevant in the near future, let's explore a few more interesting projects.

Solar-Wind Power Plant Bridge

Main renewable energy sources known today are the Sun and wind. Engineers and scientists worldwide are brainstorming ways to maximize their utilization for the benefit of humanity. It turns out that to harness solar energy, you don't need to install countless solar panels on vast open spaces. The idea of creating power plants directly on infrastructure objects, thus giving them a second life, has become a trend.

Future Power Plants (Part 2)

For instance, the Italians presented a unique project to the public—a bridge named "Wind Solar," which also functions as a power station. Connecting cities like Bagnara and Scilla, this bridge, constructed a while back, is due for renovation. Its popularity decreased over time, especially after a modern road was built nearby.

Future Power Plants (Part 2)

The architects aimed to create a highly original yet functional project that could save construction costs. This station must provide electricity to at least 15,000 homes in the region. This was achieved by installing wind turbines in the open space between the bridge's supporting columns.

Future Power Plants (Part 2)

Given the location's favorable wind conditions due to the bridge's considerable height, harnessing wind power was logical. The "Wind Solar" project also integrated solar panels on the road surface to generate energy through dual means, further increasing its output. This innovative approach maintains the bridge's original function of connecting towns.

Ski Resort Powered by a Power Plant

Future Power Plants (Part 2)

Danish architects stood out by proposing to transform a "waste" power station into a ski resort. By repurposing an old waste-to-energy plant that produces electricity and heat from district waste, they plan to construct snow slopes for skiing, sledding, and even skating.

Future Power Plants (Part 2)

The Danes intend not only to create a visually distinctive 95,000 square meters building but also to enhance the surrounding area. Snow tracks of various difficulty levels are planned on the renovated power station's roof.

Future Power Plants (Part 2)

The core concept merges an industrial plant with an entertainment center that doesn't resemble a factory. Visitors in the resort area can observe the power station's operations from inside by ascending to the top of the snowy slope via a transparent elevator situated in the factory chimney.

The ski resort aims to operate year-round. However, artificial snow will substitute real snow in summer, ensuring optimal skiing conditions. While construction began in 2013, the architects have not disclosed the project's completion date, though some sources hint at a potential opening not before 2016.

Future Power Plants (Part 2)Tallest Solar-Wind Power Plant in the World

A key challenge for developers exploring renewable energy sources is the limitations on their application. For instance, solar panels are ineffective in the dark or on overcast days, while wind turbines are rendered useless without wind. To guarantee round-the-clock production of clean energy, the idea of hybrid systems, combining multiple electricity and heat generation methods, emerged.

Future Power Plants (Part 2)

Specialized American company "SWET" introduced a concept of a high tower power station generating energy from both solar and wind sources simultaneously. They secured approval for this construction in San Luis, Arizona. Given the area's dry subtropical climate, this plant can operate 24/7, 365 days a year.

The station is designed as a hollow tower using concrete and metal. Its operation involves spraying water from valves at the top, cooling the air heated by sunlight. The evaporated water makes the air denser, causing it to descend to the base where wind generators and air ducts create airflows.

Future Power Plants (Part 2)

However, one drawback of this project lies in its sheer size. Building such a solar-wind station requires a whopping 2.5 square kilometers. Nonetheless, this footprint is much smaller compared to the renowned "Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System".

Initial estimates indicate the project's construction cost at $1.5 billion. Upon successful operation, "SWET" plans to share its innovations with other companies interested in implementing such concepts elsewhere. The tower, standing at 685 meters, aims to secure a prominent place among modern tall structures, trailing only behind Dubai's Burj Khalifa, with a potential completion target around 2018.

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