Currently wind turbines tower 300 feet above the landscape and capture only a fraction of the Earth's potential wind energy. That is why the University of Delaware and Stanford University are researching new methods of wind energy generation. In the picture above, a turbine drone is taking off in a field in California. The drone is able to travel nearly 5 miles high to reach the jet stream where wind speeds near their peak. By taking wind energy into the air, this technology allows us to capture much more energy and saves us from looking at giant wind turbines in our back yard.
Another advancement in wind energy is the capability of wind turbines to produce fresh water from the humidity in the air. Developer Eole Water’s has outfitted his smaller wind turbines with a compressor that work as a dehumidifier, producing 1,200 liters of water a day. While functional, the turbine is currently in the testing phase. Several countries in arid climates are interested in these turbines.
Another advancement in wind energy is the capability of wind turbines to produce fresh water from the humidity in the air. Developer Eole Water’s has outfitted his smaller wind turbines with a compressor that work as a dehumidifier, producing 1,200 liters of water a day. While functional, the turbine is currently in the testing phase. Several countries in arid climates are interested in these turbines.
With
the advancement of technology comes hope for a sustainable future. If countries invest in such sustainable infrastructure we can
provide a healthy world for future generations. High altitude power generation
and the integration of water harvesting can help many areas in the world with extreme water issues while providing green energy for their communities.
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