Wind energy
in the built environment
Wind energy in the built environment, wind turbine placement, windmill biotope
Wind in the urban environment can be an issue for both comfort and safety. On the other hand, it can also provide an opportunity to harvest clean energy. The correct placement of wind turbines (at street level, on roofs, built-in) is of paramount importance for maximising the energy yield and optimising the return on investment. In this regard, the prediction of the wind flow within the urban fabric is an absolute requirement.
Wind in the urban environment can be an issue for both comfort and safety. On the other hand, it can also provide an opportunity to harvest clean energy. The correct placement of wind turbines (at street level, on roofs, built-in) is of paramount importance for maximising the energy yield and optimising the return on investment. In this regard, the prediction of the wind flow within the urban fabric is an absolute requirement.
In the Netherlands, historical wind mills are also subject to the interaction with the urban structures. For instance, the addition of new (high-rise) buildings in the proximity of a windmill’s biotope, can seriously hinder the operation and safety of the windmills.
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