WIND-SOLAR HYBRID POWER GENERATION ON HIGHWAY DIVIDERS

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

With the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, integrating renewable energy sources into infrastructure has become a crucial step toward reducing dependence on conventional power systems. This paper, "Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Generation in Highway Dividers," aims to harness both solar and wind energy to generate electricity, providing a reliable and eco-friendly solution for powering highway streetlights. By utilizing solar panels to capture sunlight during the day and vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) to convert wind energy from moving vehicles into electricity, the system ensures continuous power generation. The generated electricity is stored in batteries and later used to operate automatic street lighting systems, reducing reliance on grid electricity and promoting energy efficiency. The integration of an LDR-based automatic lighting system further enhances energy conservation by ensuring the streetlights turn ON only when required and OFF during daylight hours. This hybrid system offers multiple benefits, including energy independence, cost savings, and reduced carbon emissions. By implementing renewable energy solutions along highway dividers, the project significantly minimizes energy consumption while ensuring improved visibility and safety for road users. The self-sustaining nature of the system makes it an ideal solution for modern highways, reducing the need for external power sources and supporting environmental conservation efforts. Additionally, the system can be further expanded to integrate smart traffic monitoring and EV charging stations, making it a scalable and future-ready solution for sustainable infrastructure. By optimizing energy use and embracing clean energy technologies, this system contributes to the global shift towards smart and sustainable transportation networks while enhancing the efficiency of highway lighting systems.

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