Dallas Love Field (DAL) is partnering with Dallas-based JetWind Power Corporation to trial technology that captures and converts wind generated from an aircraft into clean and sustainable energy.
According to the JetWind website, “The fundamental premise of this groundbreaking, patented Energy Capturing Pod (ECP) system is to capture man-made wind, generated from jet, train and auto usage, and to convert it into sustainable and environmentally friendly energy.”
The ECP at Dallas Love Field is located next to the control tower, opposite Gate 9. This placement allows operators to test various factors of the ECP, including the amount of energy capable of being captured and the durability of the turbines against the wind blast delivered from an aircraft. DAL, being a landlocked airport, provides an ideal atmosphere for the necessary testing.
“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,” said Patrick Carreno, interim director of aviation. “It’s gratifying to see Dallas Love Field leading the aviation sector’s charge to decarbonize travel through our collaboration with JetWind Power Corporation. I am proud they chose our airport to assist with this innovation.”
The results of this pilot program have proven that the model successfully captures large wind gusts and converts them into sustainable energy. DAL’s environmental team is exploring ways to utilize the energy captured from the ECP to benefit the airport’s operations and passengers.
