Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is conducting a pilot programme with JetWind Power Corporation that aims to capture and convert wind generated from aircraft into sustainable energy.
This project seeks to enhance the airport’s sustainability credentials by using JetWind’s Energy Capturing Pods (ECP), which source clean energy for airport operations from man-made wind.
T. O. Souryal, Founder of JetWind Power Corporation said:This sustainable technology will transform the transportation and energy industries, not just aviation, and it’s been a pleasure working with Dallas Love Field’s forward-thinking team throughout this process. I’m excited to see what started as a simple concept on an airfield, develop into a renewable energy game changer for businesses and end users.
With this trial, DAL has become the first airport in the United States to trial JetWind Power’s technology.
The ECP has been strategically located next to the control tower, opposite Gate 9. This placement allows operators to test various factors, including the amount of energy that can be captured and the durability of the turbines against the wind from an aircraft.
Patrick Carreno, Interim Director of Aviation said:We are thrilled to be the only airport in the world testing the benefits of this technology, and we hope this partnership will positively impact the aviation industry exponentially. It’s gratifying to see Dallas Love Field leading the aviation sector’s charge to decarbonise travel through our collaboration with JetWind Power Corporation. I am proud they chose our airport to assist with this innovation.
To date, the pilot programme has indicated that the model successfully captures large wind gusts and converts them into sustainable energy.
DAL’s environmental team is now exploring ways to use this captured energy to optimise the benefits for the airport’s operations and passengers.
