FM newsroom – innovation, energy management. Aeromine Technologies, the innovative rooftop wind energy system that converts a building’s wind flow into renewable energy, announces the installation of its motionless wind energy system at BMW Group’s MINI manufacturing plant.
No noise, no vibration, just energy
Utilizing Aeromine Technologies’ innovative, low-impact technology, the system harnesses wind power to produce clean energy without visible moving parts. BMW Group’s Oxford Plant will serve as a testbed for this cutting-edge technology, assessing its potential to enhance energy efficiency across BMW Group sites worldwide and commercial buildings.
This new innovative energy project is part of the BMW Startup Garage, a business unit dedicated to supporting early-stage startups working on cutting-edge technologies.
“Our motionless wind energy technology is designed to work seamlessly alongside solar systems, maximizing the renewable energy output from rooftops while addressing challenges like noise, vibrations, and wildlife impact. We’re excited to see how this initial installation can lead to broader applications across BMW’s global facilities,” said Claus Lønborg, Chief Commercial Officer, Aeromine Technologies.
A new potential to generate clean, green energy
Aeromine’s wind energy unit is installed on the edge of a building, oriented towards the prevailing wind direction. The unit features wing-like vertical airfoils that create a vacuum effect, drawing air behind an internal propeller to generate clean electricity.
Unlike traditional wind turbines, Aeromine’s bladeless design minimizes noise and vibrations, ensuring no disturbance to buildings or the surrounding environment and with minimal impact on avian wildlife, as the official announcement informs. Additionally, the unit is constructed from highly durable, recyclable materials.
“BMW Group is always looking for innovative and efficient solutions in every aspect of the business. The BMW Startup Garage acts as a matchmaker between startups and different business units. New technologies are essential as we strive to find the most efficient solution to our requirements. This includes exciting innovations from new players,” said Carmen Gargioni, Startup Lead for Real Estate Management at BMW Startup Garage.
The new wind energy unit is designed to complement MINI Plant Oxford’s existing solar arrays across the buildings on site. The solar panels generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 850 households for a year. However, the solar panels are less effective during winter and evening hours, when wind conditions are often strongest – presenting an opportunity for Aeromine’s wind energy unit to step in and continue generating renewable energy.
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