Eco Factor: Giant concept wind farm will generate clean energy for European homes.
Among tremendous efforts put into the generation of sustainable energy and reducing the carbon footprint, the London array project suggested between Kent and Essex coasts can be a landmark in electricity-generating green projects. The design was proposed by UK- based architectural company RMJM, which includes series of modular structures that stretch up to a 160m long x 9m high rhythmic line of solids and voids, screening the onshore components of the wind farm. At the base of farm lies a 2.4m plinth to work as a flood alleviation barrier. The project is expected to generate 1,000MW of electricity. This much energy is quite enough to provide energy to 750,000 homes with no emissions. A substation connected to the National Grid’s 400kV transmission system at Cleve Hill will receive the power and supply it to the UK’s electricity network.
Anodised aluminium screens installed at different positions create kinetic movement and concrete panels provide protection to the transformers located behind them. The project has already received planning permission in 2007 and is expected to start later in this year.
The Dark Side: It will be a great landmark in architectural world if it ever materializes. With only sufficient details some conclusion can be reached. With the present details the project sounds great and hopefully won’t face any troubles in the future too.
