BAT

Buoyant Air Turbine

created by Altaeros Energies

planning an 18 month test run starting in 2015

designed as a clean renewable energy source for people in rural areas

able to reach higher stronger winds, which would produce more energy than normal wind turbines

one BAT can generate enough energy for 12 homes

35 ft wide helium cylindrical blimp with blades like a wind turbine

remote controlled

attached to ground by tethers, which carry the electric current to the ground

common in California, Texas, and Europe to see on top of tall buildings

usually placed higher than flights levels of animals, and lower than airplanes (1,000-2,000 ft)

Benefits to People in Rural Areas

• lower cost of electric and heat
• provide electricity to pump clean water from central wells
• refrigeration can be possible
• cell phone communications are possible, if cellular repeaters are integrated into the design