The biggest problem with using powerful hurricanes as an energy source is determining how to harness these destructive forces efficiently. Because of the very high winds and powerful forces that these storms have, the normal wind turbines commonly used would not be able to withstand the forces, and would most likely break apart and be useless. A more effective way to do this would have to be found before using the hurricane winds for an energy source. As technologies advance, this is a possibility. Wind energy benefits can be one of the answers to global warming, and a dependence on fossil fuels and other energy sources that are not renewable, and in the near future technology may catch up and make it possible to use powerful hurricanes as an energy source. This will eventually lower wind energy prices, making them more affordable, and renewable wind energy is a big part of the solution to global warming and pollution.


Powerful hurricanes seen in the last ten years have been very destructive, but these hurricanes also have the potential to be used as an energy source, if their energy can be harnessed. Hurricanes release energy, and in one day the amount of energy released by a single hurricane is enough to equal the amount of electricity consumed in the entire world for a two hundred day period. Hurricanes last for more than one day, and they continue to build as long as the ocean water is warm enough to supply the energy needed. Once a hurricane reaches cooler water or land, the energy source is gone and the hurricane will slowly diminish and release less energy.

Powerful hurricanes hold an enormous potential as renewable energy sources, and one aspect of these storms is the renewable wind energy that can be harnessed. Wind turbines have been in use for years, and wind turbines at sea have shown significant potential concerning wind energy benefits. The ocean is an open space, which means that there are no obstacles to slow down or block the wind over the water until it hits the land. This allows the wind to gain more energy, and wind farms that are located offshore can produce large amounts of energy in good weather. The amounts of energy that could be harvested during powerful hurricanes and tropical storms could be enough to supply the world with electricity all year long. The possibility of harnessing the power of the wind from powerful hurricanes can be an answer to the energy crisis, global warming, and the dependence on fossil fuels and foreign countries.

Wind energy generation is one of the most promising sources of renewable energy, but there are some issues that must be worked out before the winds from powerful hurricanes can be used as a source of energy. Hurricanes can have winds that travel more than one hundred and fifty miles per hour, and the usual wind turbines that are used for wind energy generation may not be able to stand up to the fury of powerful hurricanes. To be able to harness this energy, stronger turbines would be needed, ones that are extremely tough and could stand up to substantial force. The most powerful hurricanes are category five hurricanes, and these can be deadly if they hit land. These storms can be very wide, stretching across hundreds of kilometers, and they are powerful enough to destroy huge cargo ships with the winds and the surges in the waves. A category five hurricane has winds that reach more than one hundred and fifty five miles an hour, and this could cause significant wind energy generation if harnessed.

6 Responses to “Can Hurricane Power Be Used As Energy Source?”

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   auto traders used cars Says:
   

   While this subject can be very touchy for most people, my opinion is that there has to be a middle or common ground that we all can find. I do appreciate that youve added relevant and intelligent commentary here though. Thank you!

   August 18th, 2010 at 5:52 am
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   Kathy Says:
   

   Dear Sir,
   I would like to know more about a hurricane as a power source. I really like the idea of setting up turbines.

   May 27th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
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   Vincent Tan Says:
   

   Getting a Hurricane and a Tornado Under Control…

   … would be an awesome idea to embrace at this state and age of world’s economy. The ocean must be the logical place to harness such power. Research into the formation of wind power needs to be accelerated. Electrical and mechanical engineering will play a major role. Developing a hurricane-charged battery would be awesome. Developing, as well, a pump to bring down the force to the ocean needs be another great step of the process. There appears a big blade spinning around a vertical axes would be a third item required.

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   April 24th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
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   lou mazza Says:
   

   i love yr idea, as a matter of fact i just sent the same idea to the noaa.gov.ca

   i also thought that tethererd coumbines would collect the energy from the hurricane and even give you the opportunity to regulate the ferocity of the hurricane

   February 17th, 2009 at 3:48 am
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   Audra Says:
   

   Harnessing the power of hurricanes could definitely be a positive thing. Is there a way to harness the energy when it hits land as well? Hurricanes slow down, but all you have to do is look at pictures of hurricane damage to know that it is not something to be overlooked.

   January 20th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
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   Dr.Eng. Iskander Aziz Says:
   

   Dear Sir,
   I am a Dr. Engineer, my Ph.D. and MS researches were based on my own inventions. So far, I have patented four inventions. I manufacture and test the prototypes of the inventions in my own workshop.
   I also have many unpatented inventions, one of which is a unique wind power machine that is capable of harnessing power from hurricanes (Katrina and other hurricanes will be sources of useful clean energy instead of destruction). This machine will be less expensive and more efficient than any existed wind turbine. In addition, it will never kill a bird and can work at lower wind speeds as well. These advantages will make it possible to produce it in large scale production for reducing global warming. The testing results of a small prototype are good.
   I would like to do my best and dedicate my rights to support people who are suffering after hurricanes but I need to know who to contact and is there any organization can support inventors outside the US?

   Thanks a lot and I wish you all the very best.

   January 20th, 2009 at 4:43 am

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