The 126 year old Eiffel Tower is going green! A pair of camouflaged VisionAIR5 wind turbines were installed inside the scaffolding on the second floor, and are expected to generate 10,000 kilowatt hours of electricity every year. That’s enough to power the tower’s entire first floor; including history exhibits, a souvenir shop and restaurants. The sleek, silent and durable turbines are expected to last 20 years. In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the tower, they will also be installing a rainwater collection system, LED lighting, and solar panels. Scroll down for photos and video.
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Watch the video:
(One turbine can be seen spinning on the right hand side of the second platform)
Photo/Video Credits: Urban Green Energy
What do you think about landmark attractions installing green technologies? Leave your comments below…
- Pieter SiegersI think very good initiative, if so many people visit the Eiffel and see these wind turbines then thay might consider doing the same in their community: set up a big wind turbine in a community project. Together with rooftop solar this is a very good combination to help switch to clean energies.
That said, I would like to see some evidence the turbines are working and what are they used for. Is there any?
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