Wind Power Tree France
New world wind manufactured several prototypes of the tree and installed a pre series in france belgium and germany between 2013 and 2016 michaud larivière said.
Wind power tree france. In 2017 france reached a total of 13 759 mw installed wind power capacity placing france at that time as the world s eighth largest wind power nation by installed capacity behind the united kingdom and canada and ahead of italy and brazil according to the iea the yearly wind production was 20 2 twh in 2015 representing almost 23 of the 88 4 twh from renewable sources in france during that year. When all 72 turbines rotate each wind tree can produce an average of 3 1 kw of power 280 days of the year enough to power 15 streetlights. I want to plant a tree. In 2017 the manufacturing.
The wind tree can exploit all types of wind from gentle breezes to powerful gusts of wind in both urban and rural environments. Hit the jump to learn more about this new breed of silent wind turbine. For 1 windtree windbush modular tree purchased new world wind gets 10 trees planted and will give you a certificate of your tree. But a wind tree s curved branches could be attached to any balcony or rooftop even in areas that don t get much wind.
Mass production and commercialization in france. The company s founder jérôme michaud larivière came up with the idea while in a paris square when he saw the leaves tremble when there was not a breath of air. The danish company aeolos. One of the biggest criticisms against wind turbines is that they aren t usually nice to look at but that may be about to change thanks to the french company newwind their new device tree vent.
Together we can aim for a greener world and cherish the nature that gave us everything. Small turbines for individuals are catching on. The wind tree stands at 26 feet tall and its branches adorn the pleumeur bodou commune in brittany in northwestern france. A french company called new wind is installing tree shaped wind turbines at the place de la concorde in paris france.
New world wind is committed to more than providing renewable energy. The prototype of the wind tree which now stands in brittany s pleumeur bodou commune in the north western part of france consists of a minimalist tree with numerous pod shaped plastic leaves hanging from its steel branches.