Comments on: Could Hot Air Balloons Replace Wind Turbines?

By: Name (required)

Name (required) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:52:06 +0000

how about a wind turbine shaped like a hot air balloon ? It would look allot more attractive and work at even the slowest wind speeds

By: shashi

shashi — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:11:29 +0000

how hot air ballon store energy

By: efreaq

efreaq — Fri, 01 May 2009 01:59:12 +0000

I understand the up process, but I have a great many questions about the down. What will the process be for insuring the balloon comes down near the base. How are they going to wind up the tether. That would take a big motor and lots of energy and some time or a small motor and lots of time and energy.

I think its a great idea and would love to see it in action.

By: efreaq

efreaq — Fri, 01 May 2009 01:59:00 +0000

I think its a great idea and would love to see it in action.

By: Bob Henry

Bob Henry — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:11:37 +0000

I love this idea and the way “Hasse” described the idea is the way I imagined it.

I need the author of this story to provide a direct link to information that gives details.

This such a simple and beatiful idea, I need more information.

My problem is that I keep thinking the author should be asking the following questions.

1. How much would it cost to create an idealized version that cold be compared to a large windmill? Both producing the same amount of electricity per year.

2. How would it handle severe weather?

etc.

By: Bob Henry

Bob Henry — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:11:00 +0000

I love this idea and the way “Hasse” described the idea is the way I imagined it.

I need the author of this story to provide a direct link to information that gives details.

This such a simple and beatiful idea, I need more information.

My problem is that I keep thinking the author should be asking the following questions.

1. How much would it cost to create an idealized version that cold be compared to a large windmill? Both producing the same amount of electricity per year.

2. How would it handle severe weather?

etc.

By: Bob Henry

Bob Henry — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:11:00 +0000

I love this idea and the way “Hasse” described the idea is the way I imagined it.

I need the author of this story to provide a direct link to information that gives details.

This such a simple and beatiful idea, I need more information.

My problem is that I keep thinking the author should be asking the following questions.

1. How much would it cost to create an idealized version that cold be compared to a large windmill? Both producing the same amount of electricity per year.

2. How would it handle severe weather?

etc.

By: Glen

Glen — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:02:47 +0000

I see a lot of comments about Colour, non relevent cable, power output and whether it would be in a populated area. Not to mention those birds. Try this, triple the canopy, put it in the “Australian Red . Centre” and give it a go. What are you guys on about This ‘particular’ engine is only just about to be given a go…I hope. Don’t be so negative, embrace the elements and have some faith. Out of curiosity, can someone out there explain gravity for me?

By: Glen

Glen — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:02:00 +0000

By: Glen

Glen — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:02:00 +0000

By: docrivs

docrivs — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:21:01 +0000

i’m curious about the bird issue, since that seems to be a big complaint about wind turbines — that it’s a threat to the birds. would giant rising and descending balloons, attached with cables to objects on the ground be a solution to the bird complaint? i have my doubts, but just curious. i’m interested in the more technical details of how this balloon plan is supposed to work.

By: docrivs

docrivs — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:21:00 +0000

By: Scott_T

Scott_T — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:32:01 +0000

The balloon shaped like a turbine we saw a couple of years ago seems like a better proposition. No news about it since then either.

By: Scott_T

Scott_T — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:32:00 +0000

The balloon shaped like a turbine we saw a couple of years ago seems like a better proposition. No news about it since then either.

By: Hasse

Hasse — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:25:19 +0000

Paul, I think you misunderstood the system proposed. The ‘several tonnes of iron core generator’ would be on the ground itself, and a high voltage cable up to 21km is not needed. A light, but strong, carbon fiber is more than enough for the job of turning the generator on the ground.