A new hybrid technology that integrates wind and solar power generation is set to overcome many
of the problems associated with traditional renewable power systems and revolutionise the green energy sector.
The project has been developed by SME McCamley Middle East
Ltd with research input from our Department of Mechanical Engineering.
McCamley's hybrid turbines encase wind turbine blades in an outer frame, which is topped with solar cells.
Unlike traditional turbine, the McCamley structure has proven to be bat
and bird friendly, with animals being deterred from the blades by the
outer frame.
The turbines are specially designed to be mounted on buildings and in
built-up areas, helping to facilitate a growth in Urban Renewable
Power. They're lightweight so reduce the impact on buildings, and the
multi-leg design distributes the load onto the building evenly.
The compact, noise-free design overcomes concerns that many people have about living near traditional wind turbines farms.
Watch a video demo of the technology:
While traditional turbines lose the ability to generate power at very
high wind speeds, the McCamley turbine operates safely in storm
conditions and doesn't need to be shut down. Conversely, when wind
speeds are as low as 1.8m/s it can still self-start and therefore needs
no power from the grid.
Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2013-06-hybrid-technology-future-renewables.html#jCp
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