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The most recognizable landmark in France recently received An interesting update that can surprisingly change architectural construction. One of the most iconic places on the planet. became an object for the development of “green” energy sources. Within two windmills installed on the eiffel tower reconstruction turbines with a vertical axis of rotation.
Representatives of the American company “Urban Green Energy”, involved in this project, stated that each turbine is capable of generate ten thousand kilowatt-hours of electricity per year. Of this for example, will be completely enough to nourish commercial space on the lower floors. Experts are sure that installation of wind generators can be considered the most significant an update of the famous French tower in the last three decades.
Two VisionAIR5 turbines are virtually silent and do not stand out on tower background, as they were painted in the same color. They were installed at a height of one hundred twenty-two meters so that the windmills work with maximum efficiency. The most difficult task was the installation rotational engines in strategic locations – each component lifted and fixed using ropes.
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Typically, vertical-axis wind turbines possesses strangely low productivity, however for urban areas silent and compact installations are far more important than high efficiency.
Installation of wind turbines “VisionAIR5” is only one of the innovations designed to modify the Eiffel Tower according to green standards. Specialists also managed to supply design of energy-saving LED lights, array ten square meters of solar panels, and a system for collecting and subsequent use of rainwater.
