Swedish startup Modvion has constructed the world’s tallest wooden turbine tower, pioneering the use of wood in wind turbine technology. While steel has been the typical construction material for wind turbines in the past, the trend for taller towers and remote locations has made transport and production a logistical nightmare. This, coupled with the embodied carbon toll of steel production and the turbine’s concrete base, has prompted Modvion’s team of designers, engineers and carpenters to develop a greener alternative.
The tower is constructed in sections using layers of spruce timber laminated together, making it close to carbon-neutral. It has already begun generating enough electricity to power 400 homes after fittingly being named the Wind of Change. The turbine’s designers are confident that their creation will be a winning combination as world leaders seek to transition towards more renewable sources of energy.
Modvion was founded by David Olivegren, a carpenter and former boat builder. The company’s breakthrough in wind turbine technology represents a departure from conventional steel construction and a move towards a more sustainable future. Modvion’s engineers have successfully demonstrated the viability of laminated wooden structures in wind turbines, which could present an opportunity for other industries to implement changes in their infrastructure.
The positive impact of Modvion’s construction extends beyond just reducing carbon emissions and the creation of ecologically sustainable energy- it opens up possibilities for both innovation and reform in the climate sector. With climate issues becoming increasingly important, research and investment into alternatives such as wooden wind turbines represent a significant contribution to the reduction of carbon emissions
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