The **Dallas Love Field International Airport**, in the **United States**, became the first in the world to **install an innovative system** that **converts airplane exhaust gases into electricity**. This advancement, developed by the company **JetWind**, promises to revolutionize energy generation in aviation and reduce the **carbon footprint** of airports.
Every time an airplane prepares for takeoff, its engines remain on for **5 to 10 minutes** at the gate, generating a large amount of hot air and wasted energy. **JetWind designed special capsules** capable of capturing the exhaust gas flow and transforming it into electricity, similar to how a **wind turbine** harnesses the power of the wind.
“**What was once considered wasted energy can now power electrical grids, promoting a smarter and more sustainable infrastructure**,” explained the founder and president of JetWind.
## A system in expansion phase
After **three years of testing** between 2021 and 2024, **13 sets of capsules** were installed at Dallas Airport. These modules are connected to external batteries that store the generated energy and integrate it into the airport’s grid. Additionally, **solar panels complement the system**, allowing to generate up to **30 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy**, enough to power a household for several days.
While this amount represents only a small part of the airport’s total consumption, the implementation of **multiple similar systems** could have a significant impact on emissions reduction.
## Dallas, a pioneer in sustainable innovation
The former mayor of Dallas, **Tom Leppert**, highlighted the city’s role in adopting new technologies: “**Dallas Love Field has always been a center of progress. By converting artificial wind energy into electricity, we are positioning Dallas as a leader in sustainable solutions and demonstrating that cities can take significant steps to address global energy challenges**,” he stated.
JetWind’s innovative system has piqued the interest of **companies and governments worldwide**, including countries like **Switzerland, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Ecuador, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia**.
With international expansion plans in **2025**, JetWind aims to consolidate its technology in airports on other continents, ushering in a new era of harnessing **clean energies in aviation**.
## **Why are airplane exhaust gases so dangerous?**
Airplane exhaust gases contribute to **climate change** and air pollution:
– **Contribution to climate change:** Airplanes burn fossil fuels, such as kerosene, releasing greenhouse gases like CO2, **methane, ozone, and nitrogen oxides** (NOx). Additionally, the vapor trails left by airplanes can alter natural cloudiness and heat the upper atmosphere.
– **Air pollution:** Airplanes **emit pollutants** such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), soot, and water vapor.
– **Environmental impact:** It is estimated that **aviation emissions contribute 5% of the gases** that contribute to anthropogenic climate change. These emissions remain in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming for centuries. Additionally, flights consume a lot of energy and rely on fossil fuels.
Source: The Good Face of the World.
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