DESIGN OF HYBRID WIND TREE

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Energy from wind is the fastest growing source of electricity in the world. The power from the wind can be extracted using vertical or horizontal axis turbine. Vertical axis turbine is capable of extracting energy from wind in any direction. The solar PV cells absorb radiation from sun and convert in electricity. The wind mill is capable of extracting energy from wind throughout the day and night, While the solar cell is capable of extracting power from sun during day time only. By combining both the solar and wind we are able to produce more electricity from a single system. Here we are making a tree. The branches of the trees are provided with turbine blades. Each turbine is having separate generators to convert the wind energy into electrical energy. Here we are using J type savonius turbine. It is having low starting torque hence it will rotate even with a wind of small velocity. Solar cells are provided on the surface of the turbine. The solar cells rotate along with the turbine and produce electricity. The transition of power from the solar cell is done with help of slip ring. As a result energy produced can be combined together and can be directly used or stored in battery for future use.

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