Engineers in Sweden have turned a wind turbine into a compact house
The energy company Vattenfall together with the architectural firm Superuse Studios have developed a unique project. They have converted a former wind turbine into a full-fledged dwelling.
The gondola chosen for the project belonged to a 2 MW Vestas V80, which had operated for 20 years at a wind farm in Austria. It was dismantled from a height of 100 meters. Its dimensions are 4m wide, 10m long and 3m high. Inside, the total living space amounted to 35 m².
Gondola was equipped with all necessary communications - electricity, water supply and thermal insulation. The house received 4 solar panels with a capacity of 1 800 W, which fully provide electricity for household appliances. A solar boiler is used for hot water supply, and the comfortable temperature is maintained by a heat pump. There is also a decentralized ventilation system and a charging station for an electric car.
The interior is made of environmentally friendly materials and includes a kitchenette, a bathroom, and a combined bedroom and living room. According to the engineers, this project may inspire sustainability advocates to create unique living spaces from large offshore wind turbines
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