When people invent own use immediately brings your mind to an image of solar panels. However, this concept goes much further. A project has been created with hexagons that allow you to generate energy in homes without the need for conventional solar panels. If you were surprised by the “second skin” of buildings, this topic will leave you speechless.
Technological innovations are not holding back growth in the renewable energy sector, but lately wind energy is the one taking the biggest lead.
An invention has arrived on the scene that no one expected to see, but it has left the world open-mouthed.
We’ve never seen anything like it before and we’re sure it will surprise you.
The initiative that has revolutionized the industry is mini wind turbines. It is an object that resembles a windmill, but instead of having huge rotating blades, its structure is reduced to a compact, grid-shaped box that resembles a honeycomb. It is the crème de la crème among wind turbines.
Solar panels are no longer everything for self-consumption: this invention will surprise you
This proposal was designed by Katrick Technologies, a different concept than we are used to when it comes to wind turbines. It is far from the traditional one, both in terms of aesthetics and functionality.
They harness the energy of the wind through oscillating airfoils that traverse the entire channel to obtain energy from low gusts and turbulence. The movement allows the technology used to respond quickly to changes in wind speed at ground level.
It represents a significant change when comparing this device to high-altitude turbines. In contrast, it is possible to use mini wind turbines even in urban areas, without the need for too extravagant components. Wind energy could thus be given a privileged place in the city and not be relegated to the countryside.
Moreover, there are two fundamental aspects of this new wind system:
- The channeling mechanism. It includes a channel that channels more wind to the rotor, increasing its speed and subsequent energy production.
- The hexagonal shape of each panel. The panels are independent of each other, meaning that both the storage and the energy produced by the wind can be captured in small bags.
These are flexible and scalable elements that can be installed on different infrastructures: from house roofs to ground level.
Self-consumption goes beyond solar panels: these mini turbines change everything
The University of Strathclyde She was amazed at the tests conducted on the wind panel prototype. The output reached an average mechanical power of 41.1 watts (W) at a wind speed of only 10.2 meters per second (m/s). Initially the intention was to generate between 25 and 40 W at 12 m/s. Furthermore, the average efficiency was 6.85%, exceeding design targets.
The company assures that “it is not just a technological advancement. “It is a symbol of change towards a more sustainable future.” “With its unique design and promising results, this technology has the potential to significantly transform the renewable energy landscape and provide a viable and efficient solution for clean energy generation, even in urban environments.”
The industry was so surprised that the company received the award To start in the Barclay’s Entrepreneurship AwardHe Energy Innovation Award in the National Sustainability Awards 2023 and is included in the top 25 of TechRounf 10 as emerging companies to keep in mind.
Self-consumption is changing: solar panels are no longer the only option
We also cannot overlook the excellent safety and durability of the design. The small ‘aerofoil’ blades move more slowly in the honeycomb structure. This means that the birds are better protected compared to the traditional system.
The simple and small design and the low environmental impact it generates make this proposal one of the most attractive projects to implement in urban environments. Thus it is shown that the own use It doesn’t just have one face. The solar panels They are no longer the only option for the city. At the moment, self-sufficiency in Spain is declining and this project could be the lifeline that energy savers are looking for.