In Italy, you may receive a bridge, generating solar and wind energy

During the competition Solar Park South, which was held in Italy, architects giovana, Saracino, Louise Saracino and Francesco colarossi presented the project of the unique bridge, capable of generating wind and solar energy. Under the terms of the contest, he suggested the development of a facility that would allow to extend the operation of the viaduct on the old way between the towns of Reggio and Salerno. New road on this segment after the reconstruction went over, but the regional authorities decided not to throw such a large object.

The proposed bridge project-power plant involves the installation between the supports 26 different size wind turbines that will annually generate about 36 million kilowatt-hours of electricity. For their work they will have to buy bearings of special design to reduce noise, as it is the main problem of realization of this idea.

The canopy over the overpass, which will protect the road from rain and snow, it is planned to cover the solar panels, which will additionally give 11 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.

In the amount of energy generated by the bridge, will be sufficient to supply about 15 thousand households, which makes the project interesting not only from a technical and architectural side, but also in terms of his return.

Another important factor in the possible success of the bridge-power station, will become the cultural and recreational components. Part of the facility, the architects intend to pay for recreational green zone on the territory of which are situated places to stay, and a number of restaurants with terraces that will open a magnificent view of the nearby mountains. As with the advent of the new road transport the value of the bridge is not very meaningful, turning it into a tourist attraction seems the best solution for the rational use of the viaduct.

Information about the winners of the competition Solar Park South has not yet been reported, but that the bridge project Solar Wind has all the chances to be embodied in life, there is no doubt. In this case, it is rich in attractions Italy added another interesting object.published

 

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Source: zeleneet.com