Green Energy
- Loopwing Wind Turbine
This Japanese design, the LoopWing wind turbine, was unveiled at the 2006 Japanese Eco-Products Exhibition. At that time, it was said that the turbine was aimed at homeowners, and featured a unique wing design that operated with low vibration and...
- How A Wind Turbine Works
Let's Take A Look At How A Wind Turbine WorksThe easiest way to understand how a wind turbine works is to think of a fan operating in reverse.So instead of electricity spinning the blades to generate wind, the wind spins the blades to generate electricity!A...
- Improving Efficiency Of Wind Turbines
Wind turbines are important in the creation of energy from the wind since its speed is faster compared to other sources of energy like the solar power. It is a cheap way of getting energy as it is a renewable source of energy. This source of energy is...
- Green Energy Wa Strategic Partners In The News
Another company using flashy wind turbine technology to lure potential customers was SI Clean Energy, the Coffs Harbour-based outfit that was recently awarded the job of designing, supplying, installing and maintaining one the 136.5kW rooftop...
- How Wind Turbines Work!!!
Wind ENERGYHow Wind Turbines Work!!! -Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns are modified by the...
Green Energy
New hybrid technology set to change the future of renewables
Article published on http://www.worldofphotovoltaics.com/ on June, 5th 2013.
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 the University of Bath’s 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.
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| The McCamley turbine looks quite different to traditional turbines and incorporates solar cells. |
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.
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.
Dr Hadi Abulrub, CEO of McCamley Middle East Ltd and a University of Bath alumnus, said: “The success of McCamley’s hybrid turbine in meeting customer needs and addressing existing associated problems with traditional turbines is the result of innovation and research by both our team and that at the University of Bath.
“Our resulting turbine addresses many of the concerns that the energy sector and the general public have with other renewable technologies, and we believe that as a company we’re set to revolutionise the sector.”
Dr Necip Sahinkaya, academic lead at the University of Bath, said: “Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) form a significant share of the UK’s economic activities and are being increasingly recognised by the Government as an important vehicle for future growth and economic recovery.
“Through the University of Bath working with SMEs like McCamley we’re able to provide a unique environment and leadership. We aim to match our young engineers with innovative companies like this one where the resulting product contributes to the future of our country.”
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- Loopwing Wind Turbine
This Japanese design, the LoopWing wind turbine, was unveiled at the 2006 Japanese Eco-Products Exhibition. At that time, it was said that the turbine was aimed at homeowners, and featured a unique wing design that operated with low vibration and...
- How A Wind Turbine Works
Let's Take A Look At How A Wind Turbine WorksThe easiest way to understand how a wind turbine works is to think of a fan operating in reverse.So instead of electricity spinning the blades to generate wind, the wind spins the blades to generate electricity!A...
- Improving Efficiency Of Wind Turbines
Wind turbines are important in the creation of energy from the wind since its speed is faster compared to other sources of energy like the solar power. It is a cheap way of getting energy as it is a renewable source of energy. This source of energy is...
- Green Energy Wa Strategic Partners In The News
Another company using flashy wind turbine technology to lure potential customers was SI Clean Energy, the Coffs Harbour-based outfit that was recently awarded the job of designing, supplying, installing and maintaining one the 136.5kW rooftop...
- How Wind Turbines Work!!!
Wind ENERGYHow Wind Turbines Work!!! -Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns are modified by the...