"Reaction [beta]"
Highway wind farms 24 May 2007
Joe proposes installing two horizontal wind turbines on the steel frames that currently hold freeway signs along the Phoenix Highway. According to his calculations, he estimates that each turbine would be able to generate 9,600kwh per year, which would be more than enough to power a few apartments, or, as he is proposing, a few community hubs along the freeway.
Sure, there are a number of technical issues to overcome (such as the shredding of low-flying birds!). But it's definitely an idea that merits further exploration.
[via Inhabitat]
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3 comments so far
Carl 9 Jul 2007 04:11 PM
This is one of those ideas that look good on paper. I can see rebellious teenagers throwing rocks into it or something worse. Still, has promise. See our writeup on the wind farm near Palm Springs we featured on our travel site - http://www.southpoint.com/states/ca/windmills.htm
Yes, it's going through a multi-stage site redesign, so don't hold that against us...
Technology Transfer Company 8 Feb 2008 04:44 PM
Who cares about the birds? Birds can adapt their behavior with time: Skinner has proven it so the birds are not an issue here. Hope this project gets on the right track to become a reality for all of us.
andreea360 11 Feb 2008 10:02 PM
It is a great idea but I'm feeling sad about the poor birds, but they will get used to the catch.
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