The problem of overflow storage has been a hindrance to the renewable energy industry, namely wind power, but the increasing demand for renewables has opened up new opportunities for technology to meet this challenge. Danish architectural firm Gottlieb Paludan has taken on this issue. They created a low tech solution for storing overflow energy, and have done it with high tech innovation. Green Power Island is the result of careful engineering and design, implementing technology and nature for a sustainable future.
It seems obvious that Copenhagen, the host city for the COP15 summit will be the first site to use this innovative solution. But there are future plans for these islands to be all over Denmark, one of the greenest countries in the world, later – costlines around the world?
What is Green Power Island and how does it work? The plan uses known technology by designing an island that combines many types of renewable energy sources together. It starts with a manmade island and an atoll filled with sea water. Then renewable energy sources are added including biomass, hydro power, solar, and wind. At times when the energy is abundant, the wind turbines power pumps that drain the water out to sea. And when there is no wind, the sea water will be brought back in through turbines, creating hydro power.
I love the concept of this and will keep you all updated with progress and photos as soon as they are available.
Gottlieb Paludan
Gottlieb Paludan’s vision is to set the standard for future buildings for professional clients seeking durable and sustainable solutions.
- Organization Type: Profit
- Website: http://www.gottliebpaludan.com/default.html
- Founder(s): Helge Bojsen-Moller
- Founded: 1900
- Location:Copenhagen, Denmark
- See complete company list here
Sources: gottliebpaludan.com; cop15.dk; greenpowerisland.dk
Contributor Profile: Justine
Justine is passionate about curing social injustice and global environmental issues. She has traveled extensively in Central America and the Caribbean, and is especially interested in the emergence of the Ecotourism industry.
Twitter: @justine72
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