Dallas Love Field (DAL) has become the first customer to purchase market-ready energy-capturing pods (ECPs) from Dallas-based JetWind Power Corporation following a successful two-year testing phase. The technology harnesses aircraft-generated wind and converts it into sustainable energy, marking a significant step in aviation sustainability.
“We couldn’t be prouder to host JetWind during their prototype phase and help certify the benefits of this technology,” said Patrick Carreno, Director of Aviation. “It’s even more exciting to be their first customer after being a guinea pig! Harnessing energy from our many flight operations to contribute power to our local grid is extremely cool and gratifying, to put it simply.”
From 2021 to 2024, JetWind tested three prototypes at DAL before producing its first batch of commercial-ready pods in August 2024. Under the agreement approved by the Dallas City Council in June, DAL will receive 13 ECPs over the next three years. Additionally, six JetWind-branded charging stations, powered by the pods, will be installed throughout the terminal for passenger use, with one station planned to offer direct views of the pods in operation on the airfield.
Since the installation of two charging stations in the airport’s food and retail court, approximately 10,000 uses have been recorded.
JetWind’s patented, U.S.-built technology has drawn international attention since DAL's testing results were publicized in 2023. The system offers sustainable energy solutions for aviation and other transportation sectors, including heliports, train systems, and roadways. Interest has come from countries such as Australia, Ecuador, Switzerland, and France, as well as from the NEOM project. JetWind is currently in talks with international customers and aims to expand globally by 2025.
