WHAT IS A WIND TURBINE AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Both "wind energy" and "wind power" refer to using the wind to generate mechanical or electrical power. This mechanical
energy can be employed for specialized purposes (such as grinding grain or pumping water) or converted to electricity by  using a
generator.
The aerodynamic force of the rotor blades, which act similarly to an airplane wing or helicopter rotor blade, converts wind
energy into electricity in a wind turbine. The air pressure on one side of the blade lowers when the wind blows across it. Lift and
drag are created by the difference in air pressure across the blade's two sides. The lift force is greater than the drag force, causing
the rotor to spin. The rotor is connected to the generator either directly (if it's a direct drive turbine) or through a shaft and a series
of gears (a gearbox), which speeds up the rotation and allows the generator to be physically smaller. The conversion of aerodynamic
force to generator rotation generates power.
BAHRAIN WORLD TRADE CENTER
LOCATION: MANAMA, BAHRAIN

PROJECT STARTED: 2006

PROJECT FINISHED: 2008

 The incredibly gorgeous structure has become a symbol of Bahrain. It’s cool colors and sleek aesthetics form an ultra-modern backdrop
against global enterprises, luxury brands, and five-star hospitality collide.

The BWTC, designed by Atkins' Shaun Killa, has won numerous honors for its groundbreaking architecture and its creative design that
incorporates renewable energy solutions into a comfortable yet sophisticated office environment.

Although traditional Arabian wind towers influenced the building's concept, the interior and external features are fresh, contemporary,
and elegant, representing the development's high-tech 21st-century ethos.

SUSTAINABILITY:

Green buildings are no longer an afterthought; they are becoming an integral part of all future architecture. The BWTC has established a
technological precedent that will lead to new sustainable architecture standards.

The BWTC is the first commercial building to fully integrate large-scale wind turbines into its design, as sustainability was considered.
The power generated provides up to 15% of the office towers' electrical consumption, thanks to its location that harnesses the sea breeze.

Other energy-saving techniques include clever shading to limit solar gains, deep gravel roofs with kinetic insulation, and energy-efficient
lighting, which indicate global leadership in the commitment to reduce demand for fossil fuel energy reserves.

REFERENCE:

https://www.designbuild-network.com/projects/bahrain-world-trade-centre/

https://bahrainwtc.com/about-us/

https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/how-do-wind-turbines-work

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Wind-turbines-integrated-in-between-the-Bahrain-world-trade-Center-towers-elevation-
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