The Eiffel tower mounted wind generators

Established in 1889, the main symbol of Paris and perhaps all of France — Eiffel tower — almost 127 years of its history has repeatedly undergone modernization and installation of various decorations. However, in the present overhaul and upgrade the tower installed two wind electric generator, generated power which is enough to power all of the first floor of this design, where the shops for tourists.

Two vertical wind turbines installed on the second floor of the tower at a height of 122 meters. According to engineers, it at this height for maximum capture of wind. Due to this, every year the turbine will generate up to 10,000 kilowatts of electricity, which will be located on the ground floor the design of different shops for visitors.

Wind turbine tower was installed by new York-based company Urban Green Energy. In order for the new installed items are not allocated on the General background, turbine blades painted in the same color as the tower itself.





Thanks to the special design of the turbine not only is almost invisible (if not peer), but also very quiet. If you believe the representatives of the company Urban Green Energy, "the level of noise does not exceed noise level of a human whisper."





"The Eiffel tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. We are very proud that our advanced technology was chosen for its modernization. Now, when visitors see these wind turbines, we become one step closer to a world that uses clean and reliable sources of renewable energy" — says the head of the company Urban Green Energy Neil Blitterswijk.published

 

Source: hi-news.ru