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{ 2005 09 13 }

Bahrain WTC has Wings!

Bahrain WTC has Wings!Last night, a press release announced (PDF) that the new Bahrain World Trade Centre (BWTC) will incorporate the first towers in the world to generate their own electricity using wind turbines. It will harness wind power to produce about 35 per cent of its requirements. Three wind turbines, each supported by a 30-metre bridge spanning between the two towers, will be installed at a cost of BD1 million.

The "wing" profile of the towers will channel the airflow through the turbines. The BWTC will become the first building of its kind in the world to integrate turbines with a commercial tower structure.

The BWTC's unique architecture has been inspired by traditional Arabian wind towers. The BD35m BWTC is scheduled for completion in summer next year.

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Posted by Haitham Sabbah on Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at 9:37 am. Filed under (Mis) Use of Technology, Bahrain, Good News, Sabbah. Tagged , , , , . Follow any responses to this post with its comments RSS feed. Comments are closed, but you can trackback from your blog.

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  1. Waelattili | September 13, 2005 at 12:19 pm | Permalink

    Amaizing!!

  2. mira | September 13, 2005 at 9:45 pm | Permalink

    Look wonderful i love it :) thx for sharing ;)

  3. maryam | September 17, 2005 at 8:10 pm | Permalink

    allai !!!
    i wanna work there

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  1. Global Voices Online | September 13, 2005 at 9:59 pm | Permalink

    Bahrain: Bahrain World Trade Centre Wings

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