The world is realizing the impacts of global warming and energy crisis and moving towards solutions that can help them to overcome these issues. The Pertamina Energy Tower is such a project that is in the construction process in Jakarta, Indonesia and the completion date of the project is in 2020. The renowned American architectural firm Skidmore, Owings, and Merril LLP (SOM) is involved in the project. The total area is 495,000 square meters with a site area of 57,512-meter square. The building will have 99 floors with the height of over 500 meters. The building will consist of an exhibition hall and auditorium with a seating capacity of 2,000 people, central energy plant, and mosque (Rosenfield par. 5).
It will be a first skyscraper of the world that utilizes energy as a primarily driven force. The building will generate energy from the solar and wind power. The photovoltaic (PV) or solar panels will be installed on the roof of the building that will provide energy to the walkway and building. Jakarta is close to the Equator, and that’s why the solar energy will be available throughout the year. The exterior sunshades will reduce the need for artificial lighting in the offices and premises of the building. The energy tower will use a wind funnel that utilizes air currents to generate the energy (Dezeen par. 10). The consumption energy of building is not available because it is in the phase of development.
The project will create positive social impacts on the society. The energy tower will help in the development of sustainable environment as it reduces the energy consumption and the emission of Carbon Dioxide and other toxic materials. The project will also boost the economy and energy sector of Indonesia and will help the government to minimize the gap between demand and supply of energy.
Works Cited
Dezeen. SOM unveils Indonesian skyscraper that will harness wind power. 11 December 2013. Web. 2 September 2016. <http://www.dezeen.com/2013/12/11/som-indonesia-skyscraper-harness-wind-power/>.
Rosenfield, Karissa. SOM Unveils 500-Meter "Energy Tower" for Jakarta. 13 December 2013. Web. 2 September 2016. <http://www.archdaily.com/457959/som-unveils-500-meter-energy-tower-for-jakarta/>.
