The amount of sunlight in the site is limited, especially during the afternoon. As the area is usually unevenly heated, wind can be a suitable choice for providing clean energy. For this project, the most appropriate powering strategy is the distributed wind powering. It suits the small-scale use in the playground that I designed and the residential use in the greenhouse and building. The wind power suits the particular climate in Florence, which has the wind speed ranging from 12 - 19 km/h most of the time. Among the different wind turbines, the most energy-efficient and appropriate is the single small turbine. It can partially offset loads or support a completely-off grid home. To support the distributed wind system, the salt water battery can be both appropriate and efficient, employing a concentrated saline solution as its electrolyte. They are nonflammable and more easily recycled than batteries that employ toxic or flammable materials.
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