Preface
Introduction to the goals and significance of energy independence. Role of innovative technologies in sustainable development. Case studies of successful projects worldwide, including the use of AIPOT in California and HYPOT in Norway. growkudos.com encyclopedia.pub
Part I. Fundamentals of Energy Independence
Chapter 1. Principles of Autonomous Energy Supply
Definition of energy independence and its components: generation, storage, distribution.
Key benefits: environmental, economic, and security advantages. For instance, AIPOT systems reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 85% compared to traditional sources. cyberleninka.ru
Chapter 2. Future Technologies: AIPOT and HYPOT
Airthermal Power Tower (AIPOT):
Utilizes air currents and temperature gradients through hybrid systems (solar collectors + heat pumps).
Example: The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in the US uses similar heliostat technology to produce 392 MW.
Hydro Power Tower (HYPOT):
Converts kinetic and potential energy of water in modular hydroelectric stations.
Applications in mountain rivers and coastal areas, such as the “Green Dam” project in Norway.
Part II. Designing Energy-Independent Buildings
Chapter 3. Integrating AIPOT into Architecture
Examples of buildings with vertical wind turbines and thermal accumulators.
Case Study: A residential complex in California achieving 120% energy self-sufficiency through AIPOT.
Architectural features: solar tubes, eaves, and geothermal heat pumps. budingenarchitecture.com
Chapter 4. Hydrotechnical Structures with HYPOT
Modular designs for rivers and coastal zones, including tidal stations.
Project “Green Dam” in Norway: powers 500 homes and irrigates agricultural fields.
Comparison with traditional hydropower: HYPOT reduces water footprint by 40%. growkudos.com
Part III. Technical Solutions and Innovations
Chapter 5. Energy Storage Systems
High-capacity batteries and hydrogen storage.
Synchronization with Smart Grids for peak load management.
Example: Molten salt storage in Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Center (Nevada). irjet.net
Chapter 6. Digital Twins and Management
AI-driven optimization of AIPOT/HYPOT operations.
Case Study: Digital twin of HYPOT in the Strait of Gibraltar increased efficiency by 25%.
Integration with IoT for real-time monitoring. cyberleninka.ru
Part IV. Economics and Legislation
Chapter 7. Cost-Benefit Analysis
CAPEX/OPEX comparison: AIPOT costs 30% less than gas turbines over 20 years.
Case Study: Texas office center with 6-year ROI due to tax incentives.
Subsidies vs. fossil fuels: Renewables received $15.6B in 2022 vs. $3.2B for oil/gas. instituteforenergyresearch.org
Chapter 8. Regulatory Framework
International standards: LEED (US) and BREEAM (Europe).
Government programs: EU’s Green Deal and US Inflation Reduction Act.
Impact of carbon pricing on project feasibility. wint.ai
Part V. Future of Energy Independence
Chapter 9. Global Trends
Smart cities with zero CO₂ emissions (e.g., Masdar City in Abu Dhabi).
Role of AIPOT/HYPOT in decarbonizing industries like cement and steel.
Predictions: 80% of new capacity by 2030 will be renewable. encyclopedia.pub
Chapter 10. Challenges and Solutions
Interseasonal storage: Combining batteries and hydrogen tanks.
Recommendations for architects: Use BIM for energy modeling.
Overcoming NIMBYism through community-owned projects.
Appendices
Appendix A: Technical specifications of AIPOT and HYPOT.
Appendix B: List of key companies (e.g., Siemens for AIPOT turbines, HydroGreen for HYPOT systems).
Appendix C: Templates for energy balance calculations.
Epilogue
Outlook on achieving 100% energy independence by 2050. Success stories from Africa (off-grid solar in Kenya) and Asia (micro-hydro in Nepal). budingenarchitecture.com
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Mamulashvili, G. (2022). Hydro Power Tower (HYPOT). IntechOpen.
Mamulashvili, G. (1995). Air Thermal Power Efficiency Rise Trough Rotational Air Flow "Trailing Solar Chimney. Academia.
Zhumabaev, I. (2025). Energy-Independent Buildings. CyberLeninka.
Duan, Z., & Kim, S. (2023). Net-Zero-Carbon Cities. Encyclopedia.pub.
The book targets engineers, architects, and policymakers, providing a roadmap for creating structures that not only consume but generate energy, aligning with global sustainability goals.