The newly opened Museum of Ceramics in Bolesławiec, although housed in an old building, is modern. It features a range of technological innovations. One of them is vertical wind turbines, which generate electricity in windy weather. In the video below, you can see how this structure works.
Solar panels are also mounted on the roof above the parking spaces. They, too, generate electricity.
Why vertical turbines in the city?
Vertical wind turbines are increasingly used in urban environments for several key reasons:
- Changing wind directions: In urban areas, wind can change direction because of buildings, which poses a challenge for traditional horizontal turbines that must be pointed directly into the wind. Vertical turbines are less sensitive to changes in wind direction, making them more effective in such variable conditions.
- Smaller size and lower space requirements: Vertical wind turbines take up less ground space, which is important in densely built-up urban areas. They can be installed on roofs or between buildings, where horizontal space is limited.
- Less noise: Vertical turbines are often quieter than horizontal ones, which is an important feature in noisy and densely populated urban environments.
- Safety for birds: There is evidence suggesting that vertical wind turbines may be safer for birds, which is important in areas where wildlife protection is a priority.
- Aesthetics and design: Modern vertical turbine designs can be more aesthetically pleasing and fit more easily into the urban landscape than large horizontal turbines.
These properties make vertical wind turbines an attractive choice for generating renewable energy directly in urban locations, supporting local initiatives for sustainable development and reducing emissions of harmful substances.