Integrated turbine photovoltaic dynamic vehicle

Abstract

The present invention is a generator set for attachment to a vehicle, the generator set comprising a housing, one or more battery layers located within the housing, and one or more turbine generators located within the housing for generating electricity. Each battery layer includes one or more photovoltaic panels for generating electrical energy from light. Each turbine generator set includes a shaft, a plurality of blades connected to the shaft, where rotation of the blades causes rotation of the shaft, and a generator connected to the shaft, where the generator is configured to generate electrical energy by rotation of the shaft. Movement of the vehicle affects air-to-blade movement which affects rotation of the blades and the shaft. The generator set is configured to transfer power from the battery pack layer and the turbine generator to the battery and the vehicle.

Description

[0001] Related cross references

[0002] This application is a PCT application that is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application No. 17 / 561,807, filed on December 24, 2021, and a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application No. 17 / 416,025, filed on June 18, 2021, and PCT / CA2019 / 000173, filed on December 20, 2019, and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 782,936, filed on December 20, 2018, all of which are incorporated herein by reference for completeness of disclosure. Background Art

[0003] In a few years, much of the world’s population will switch to electric vehicles, which will cause a major and severe surge in the need and demand for electrical energy.

[0004] Currently, solar farms are being built in an attempt to replace or supplement the electricity generated by conventional power stations, but these farms also lead to the destruction of trees and plants, which is likely to have a negative impact on the environment and increase the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. This in turn will lead to more desertification, which may cause even bigger problems in the long run.

[0005] Some have looked to floating solar farms as another option, but these have limitations and can only be deployed where there is water under the right conditions. Among other potential drawbacks, they are also not mobile, or easily transported or deployed, as in Japan, where a fire engulfed a floating solar farm installed in a dam reservoir in late 2019.

[0006] To help overcome the impending energy shortage, Dynamic Vehicle Integrated Turbo Photovoltaics (DVITPV) was introduced to bring a new solution to energy production, eliminating the need for electric vehicle charging stations, avoiding or eliminating dependence on the grid, accelerating the transition to electric vehicles and avoiding further pollution of the environment, among other advantages.

[0007] Further advantages of the invention will be apparent from the detailed description and the claims. Summary of the invention

[0008] The present invention provides a generator set for attachment to a vehicle, comprising a housing, one or more battery pack layers, and one or more turbine generators. The battery pack layers are located within the housing, and each battery pack layer includes one or more photovoltaic panels for generating electrical energy from light. The photovoltaic panels are configured in one of a folded or unfolded configuration. The turbine generator is located within the housing for generating electricity. Each turbine generator includes a shaft, a plurality of blades connected to the shaft, and a generator connected to the shaft. The rotation of the blades causes the shaft to rotate. The generator is configured to generate electricity through the rotation of the shaft. The movement of the vehicle affects the movement of the air on the blades, and the movement of the air on the blades affects the rotation of the blades and the shaft. The generator set is configured to transmit electricity from the battery pack layers and the turbine generator to the vehicle and the attached batteries.

[0009] In another embodiment, the axis is oriented vertically.

[0010] In yet another embodiment, the axis is oriented horizontally.

[0011] In another embodiment, the generator set is configured to be removably attached to an exterior surface of the vehicle.

[0012] In another embodiment, the photovoltaic panel is configured to generate electrical energy from light when the photovoltaic panel is in the deployed configuration.

[0013] In yet another embodiment, one genset is electrically connected to another of the gensets attached to the vehicle.

[0014] In another embodiment, a vehicle includes a battery, a plurality of housings, and a plurality of generator sets. The battery provides electrical power for at least partially propelling the vehicle. The generator sets are electrically connected together, and the generator sets are removably attached to an outer surface of the vehicle. Each generator set is located within one of the housings and includes one or more battery pack layers and one or more turbine generators for generating electricity. Each battery pack layer includes one or more photovoltaic panels for generating electrical energy from light. The photovoltaic panels are configured in one of a folded or unfolded configuration. Each turbine generator is located within one of the housings and includes a shaft, a plurality of blades connected to the shaft, and a generator connected to the shaft. Rotation of the blades causes rotation of the shaft. The blades and the shaft are configured to rotate as the vehicle moves. The generator sets are configured to transfer electrical power from the battery pack layers and the turbine generators to the battery pack / battery packs.

[0015] In another embodiment, the movement of the vehicle in turn affects the movement of the air on the blades, which in turn affects the rotation of the blades and the shaft.

[0016] In another embodiment, at least one axis is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

[0017] In yet another embodiment, at least one axis is oriented perpendicular to a central axis of the vehicle.

[0018] In another embodiment, a generator set for connection to a specific structure includes a housing, one or more battery layers located within the housing, and one or more turbine generators located within the housing for generating electricity. Each battery layer includes one or more photovoltaic panels for generating electrical energy from light. The photovoltaic panels are configured in one of a folded or unfolded configuration. Each turbine generator set includes a shaft, a plurality of blades connected to the shaft, and a generator connected to the shaft. The rotation of the blades causes the shaft to rotate. The generator is configured to generate electricity by the rotation of the shaft. The configuration of the generator set is to transmit electricity from the battery layer and the turbine generator to the specific structure and the battery.

[0019] The foregoing is intended to be a summary of certain aspects of the present invention only. It is not intended to define limitations or requirements of the present invention. Other aspects of the present invention will be understood by reference to the detailed description of the preferred embodiments. In addition, for the sake of completeness, this summary should be deemed to incorporate the claims into this document. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following more detailed description, and are presented in conjunction with the following drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 A side view of an embodiment of a generator set for use in conjunction with a vehicle is shown;

[0022] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A top view of an embodiment;

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of;

[0025] Figure 5 Partial configuration for the generator set;

[0026] Figure 6 An embodiment of the turbine generator is shown;

[0027] Figure 7 Another embodiment of the turbine generator is shown;

[0028] Figure 8 Another embodiment of the turbine generator is shown; and

[0029] Fig. 9 Another embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present invention will now be described in detail. In the following exemplary description, many specific details are listed to provide a more thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. However, for a craftsman with ordinary skills, it is obvious that the present invention can be implemented without all aspects of the specific details described herein. In addition, although steps or processes are listed in an exemplary order to provide an understanding of one or more systems and methods, the exemplary order is not meant to be restrictive. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that steps or methods can be performed in different orders, and one or more steps or methods can be performed simultaneously or in multiple process flows without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. In other cases, specific features, quantities or measurements known to those of ordinary skill in the art are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the present invention. It should be noted that although examples of the present invention are listed here, the full scope of the claims and any equivalents defines the scale and scope of the present invention.

[0031] For a better understanding of the disclosed embodiments, their operating advantages and the intended objects achieved by their use, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive materials, in which exemplary disclosed embodiments are illustrated. The disclosed embodiments are not intended to be limited to the specific forms described herein. It should be understood that expedients may be suggested or provided as circumstances dictate, various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated, but these are intended to cover applications or implementations.

[0032] The terms "first," "second," and the like herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are used to distinguish one element from another, and the term "one" herein does not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denotes the presence of at least one of the referenced item.

[0033] Spatially relative terms, such as "below," "beneath," "lower," "below," "above," "above," and the like, may be used herein for ease of explanation to describe the relationship of one element or feature to another element or feature as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as "under" or "below" other elements or features would then be oriented "over" the other elements or features.

[0034] Thus, the example terms "below" and "beneath" can encompass both an orientation of "above" and "below." The device may be otherwise oriented (eg, rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

[0035] It will be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “connected to” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it can be directly on, connected to or coupled to the other element or layer, or one or more intervening elements or layers may be present. Additionally, it will be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being “between” two elements or layers, it can be the only element or layer between the two elements or layers, or one or more intervening elements or layers may also be present.

[0036] As used herein, the terms "substantially," "approximately," and similar terms are used as terms of approximation rather than terms of degree, and are intended to account for inherent deviations in measurements or calculations that one of ordinary skill in the art would recognize. Additionally, when describing embodiments of the present invention, the use of "may" refers to "one or more embodiments of the present invention." As used herein, the terms "use," "using," and "used" may be considered synonymous with the terms "utilize," "utilizing," and "utilized," respectively. Additionally, the term "exemplary" is intended to indicate an example or illustration.

[0037] As will be understood by those skilled in the art, for any and all purposes, such as in providing a written description, all ranges disclosed herein also include any and all possible sub-ranges and combinations of sub-ranges thereof. Any listed range can be easily identified as fully describing and allowing the same range to be decomposed into at least equal halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, tenths, etc. As a non-limiting example, each range discussed herein can be easily decomposed into a lower third, a middle third, and an upper third, etc. It will also be understood by those skilled in the art that all languages ​​such as "to", "at least", "greater than", "less than", etc. include the described numbers and the ranges referred to, which can then be decomposed into sub-ranges as described above. Finally, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, a range includes each individual member. Thus, for example, a group with 1-3 items refers to a group with 1, 2, or 3 items. Similarly, a group with 1-5 items refers to a group with 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 items, and so on. The phrase "range" can include a range between the listed values. For example, "1, 2, 3, 10 and intervals" can include 1-1, 1-3, 2-10, etc. Similarly, “1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 70, 95, or a range including or spanning the above values” may include 1, 5, 10, 1-5, 1-10, 10-25, 10-95, 1-70, etc.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology and / or this specification, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined as such herein.

[0039] Now combine Figure 1-9 to describe one or more embodiments of the present invention.

[0040] The following detailed description should be read with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are not drawn to scale, depict illustrative embodiments, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0041] refer to Figures 1 to 8 In another embodiment, the present invention may be used in conjunction with mobile or static electric vehicle charging stations and may be deployed throughout the world to charge electric vehicles (as well as to charge any other specific structure), thereby replacing the need to draw power from the standard power grid and / or providing power in locations where there is no power grid.

[0042] Reference Figures 1 to 4 , one or more generator sets 800 may be provided, which may be removably connected to a vehicle 802. Figures 1 to 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the generator set 800 can be connected to the roof 804 and / or the hood 810 of the vehicle 802; however, it will be appreciated that the generator set 800 can also be attached to other components of the vehicle 802. Preferably, the vehicle 802 is an electric vehicle (i.e., a vehicle that uses an electric motor for propulsion). The vehicle 802 can be a road vehicle, but can also include other types of vehicles, including boats, airplanes, bicycles, motorcycles, trains, etc. The generator set 800 can include a housing 801 containing one or more battery pack layers 806. The housing 801 can provide protection for the generator set 800 from weather, birds, trees, etc. The generator set 800 can be in a folded configuration, such as Figure 1 As shown, or they may be in an expanded or unfolded configuration, e.g. Figure 531a, 31b, 32, 33a, 33b, 34a, 34b, 36a, 43a, 44a, 45b and / or 51 of U.S. Application 17 / 561,807. The battery layer 806 may include one or more PV panels (photovoltaic panels) 114 to convert solar energy into electrical energy. The PV panels 114 may be in a folded or unfolded configuration. Preferably, the generator set 800 is electrically connected to a battery / battery 808 located on the vehicle 802. The battery 808 may be located at the front or rear of the vehicle 802, or at any other suitable location on the vehicle 802. The electricity generated by the PV panels 114 of the generator set 800 can be used to charge the battery / battery 808, which in turn can be used to provide power to propel the vehicle 802. Multiple generator sets 800 of the generator set 800 can also be attached to the vehicle 802 to increase the amount of power supplied to the battery / battery 808. Additionally, generator set 800 may be oriented in different orientations (eg, vertically or horizontally).

[0043] In another embodiment, the genset 800 may be integrally formed with the vehicle 802. In other words, the vehicle 802 may have one or more gensets 800 embedded or integrated at one or more locations on the vehicle 802.

[0044] In addition, the generator set 800 can also generate electricity using wind energy. Each generator set 800 includes one or more turbine generators 814 located in the housing 801, and the turbine generator 814 is configured to generate electricity when the vehicle 802 moves. For example, when the vehicle 802 is in motion, the generator set 800 can be configured to generate electricity when air passes through the turbine generator 814. The generator set 800 can be referred to as DVITPV (Dynamic Vehicle Integrated Turbo Photovoltaic). The generator set 800 can generate electricity using solar energy and wind energy at the same time. In one embodiment, the shape of the turbine generator 814 can generally be tubular or spindle-shaped, although other shapes are also possible.

[0045] In one embodiment, the generator set 800 can also be used with an electric vehicle charging station to generate electricity from one or both of wind and solar energy (e.g., when there is not enough light but there is enough wind, or vice versa). In addition, the generator set 800 can be used in buildings or other types of transportation (e.g., airplanes, trains, ships, bicycles, etc.).

[0046] Vehicles 802 propelled by electric motors (e.g., electric cars) generally do not require a bulky engine 810 to be installed under the hood. Therefore, it is possible to install one or more generator assemblies 800 under the hood 810, with a grille 816 that can deliver air to a turbine generator 814 to generate electricity. Similarly, for the generator set 800 located on the top 804, the PV panels 114 can be used to generate electricity from solar energy. When the generator sets 800 are used in other types of transport vessels, they can be placed in appropriate locations of such transport vessels (e.g., on the wings or fuselage of an aircraft, etc.). For example, for an aircraft, the generator set 800 can be used similar to a jet engine and can provide electricity to extend the range of the aircraft. It is also possible to use conventional fan blades (propellers) and generator sets 800 on an aircraft.

[0047] refer to Figures 6 to 8 , the turbine generator 814 may include a plurality of blades 818 that are configured to rotate about an axis 820 as air passes through the blades 818. Preferably, the blades 818 are completely enclosed within the housing 801, such that the blades 818 are generally not visible. In such an embodiment, the housing 801 may be perforated to allow air to pass through the housing 801. However, it is also contemplated that in other embodiments, the blades 818 or at least a portion thereof may be located outside the housing 801. The turbine generator 814 also includes a generator 822 that converts the rotational energy of the shaft 820 into electrical energy. Conventional wind turbine generators are static and generate electricity when wind blows toward them. With the present invention, the opposite is true. When the vehicle 802 is moving, the vehicle 802 moves against the air, causing the air to pass over the blades 818. The relative movement of the air to the blades 818 causes the blades 818 to rotate, which in turn causes the generator 822 to generate electricity.

[0048] The turbine generators 814 can be interconnected using gears with a pendulum effect, so once one of the turbine generators 814 is triggered, the rest of the turbine generators 814 will also be activated. This can increase the efficiency of the turbine generators 814 when the wind is not particularly strong. This may be used in electric vehicle charging stations (which are usually static rather than mobile).

[0049] The top and bottom covers of the generator set 800 can also be used to draw in air, thereby producing a Venturi effect. However, in general, when the vehicle 802 is in motion, the airflow intensity entering the blades 818 is relatively high. Figures 6 to 8 An example of a turbine generator 814 is depicted. For example, Figure 6 The plurality of turbine generators 814 shown can be connected together to generate electricity for the vehicle 802 (to propel the vehicle 802 or to charge the battery 808). When more electricity is required, the turbine generators 814 can be used. Figure 7The (larger) turbine generator 814 is shown. For example, Figure 7 The turbine generator 814 shown may have an overall length of 1000 mm or more depending on the vehicle and may include multiple sets of turbine generators 822. The turbine generator 814 may have a diameter of 100 mm to 600 mm or more, with the blades and turbine generator size varying depending on the energy output required by the vehicle or unit, which will determine the size and capacity of the turbine.

[0050] Conventional wind turbines are mounted on vertical poles or housings; however, in this embodiment, anchors are mounted at both ends or otherwise, and the turbine generator 814 can be oriented vertically or horizontally, so that it can be connected to at least two of the turbines 822 at opposite ends or otherwise, thereby increasing the power generation (e.g. Figure 8 As shown), and gears or pulleys or belts may also be used.

[0051] The use of generator set 800 will allow vehicle 802 and other transport craft to travel longer and indeterminate distances using solar or wind energy or a combination of both. This will reduce or eliminate the need for charging stations as the energy is primarily used for initial start-up and when stationary. When the vehicle is started, the turbine begins charging the battery and the vehicle. This will allow vehicles to be equipped with two or more smaller batteries than currently used and allow the vehicle to switch between these two batteries on a backup basis or when one battery is depleted, thus will allow for indefinite vehicle operation time and distance without the need for large batteries and charging stations or delayed charging stations, and will ultimately lead to the use of two or more small batteries for unlimited distance vehicle operation. This will be a major solution for saving battery minerals and raw materials, reducing vehicle weight and cost, and an environmentally friendly solution. This will also facilitate the export of such electric vehicles to anywhere in the world, especially as a climate / environmental solution in less developed countries or areas where there are few or no charging stations.

[0052] By using the generator set 800 on the vehicle 802, when the vehicle 802 is in motion, airflow will pass through the generator set 800, thereby generating electricity. Essentially, the movement of the vehicle 802 generates "wind" through the generator set 800, thereby generating electricity. This allows the generator set 800 to be used in all locations, regardless of the sun and wind, because the wind is generated when the vehicle is started. For example, generally speaking, most electric vehicles require about 35KW of battery charging to travel 100 miles. Therefore, an EV with two small batteries, one or more DVITPV turbines generating 35 kilowatts per hour or even less, can allow one battery to run the car while the other battery is charged when the EV is in motion, and then the system will alternate between the two batteries to keep the vehicle running indefinitely. Therefore, two 10KW batteries and 20KW DVITPV turbines can keep the vehicle running indefinitely. This will reduce the overall size, weight, cost and dependence on grid power of the batteries, thereby protecting the environment, while allowing the EV to travel forever without the need for any charging stations or charging from its own DVITPV device, regardless of cold climates or other obstacles. Alternatively, for example, a 20kW / hr DVITPV unit on a train can generate 460kW in 23 hours, equivalent to 167,900kW / year or 167.9MW / year, which can power villages and cities when fed back to overhead lines or batteries. Generally speaking, these turbine generators start at an average wind speed of 6 mph, which is similar to very little drag. This will not have a serious impact on the vehicle's drag coefficient, but any drag can be compensated by using higher output motors to increase the vehicle's power, as enough energy can be created for them.

[0053] The use of generator set 800 will reduce or eliminate the problem of reduced range and slower charging times for electric vehicles in cold climates. Studies have shown that cold weather can reduce the range of electric vehicles by as much as 40%. It is believed that this reduction is mainly due to the energy used to heat the coolant in battery 808 to prevent it from freezing and to heat the passenger cabin. Another problem with electric vehicles is charging time in extreme climates. For example, in low temperatures, charging time can be extended by 36% (for example, comparing charging time at 25 degrees Celsius and 0 degrees Celsius).

[0054] The use of generator set 800 may reduce the need for large capacity batteries, which may reduce the extraction of certain chemicals (e.g., lithium) from the environment. Overall, this will have a positive impact on the environment. The use of generator set 800 may also help reduce the overall carbon footprint of electric vehicles compared to traditional internal combustion engines. For example, because generator set 800 is removably connected to vehicle 802, generator set 800 can be turned on and off on vehicle 802 as needed. Generator set 800 can be removably connected to vehicle 802 using various mechanisms, such as mechanical fasteners, adhesives, clips, etc.

[0055] The following are Figures 6 to 8 Some example calculations for turbine generator 814.

[0056] For example, for Figure 6 The turbine generator 814 shown: can be of any size and shape coupled to the shape of the blades or other types such as conventional propeller blades, there can be more than one turbine generator connected to the blades / propeller, depending on the power required, which can range from a small size turbine with a 20 cm diameter and 9 cm thickness output of 100 watts / hour to a turbine with a 60 cm diameter and 19 cm thickness or more output of 10KW / hour

[0057] The width of the vehicle 802 is typically 1,600 to 1,800 cm, while the average width of the roof 804 is about 1,500 cm, so several 100 Watt / hour 20 cm diameter generators can be stacked together to form a package to produce enough KW to charge the battery / batteries, and since the length of the roof 804 is typically about 1,000 cm, it is possible to have several horizontally placed main shafts, so it is possible to have at least two turbine generators 814 (one at each end or any other form) per unit.

[0058] Additionally, it would be possible to fit one or more larger wind turbine generators, such as a 20KW / watt-hour wind turbine generator 814, which is approximately 62 cm in diameter and 20 cm thick, in the front of the vehicle 802 (e.g. under the hood 810, where the engine was previously placed). These could also be used on aircraft, where a number of such turbines (larger or smaller) could be installed in various designs and various sizes to allow the aircraft to fly extended or unlimited distances, by charging a number of onboard batteries, which would alternately power the aircraft, which could change the tourism industry by reducing costs and making more travel better for all mankind.

[0059] In another embodiment, in the case where there are multiple batteries 808 on the vehicle 802, at least one battery 808 can be used to assist in the propulsion of the vehicle 802, while the rest of the batteries 808 can be removed and used to provide power to other vehicles 802 or other purposes. For example, to power a residence or commercial unit / structure / factory. Considering that an average household consumes about 3kWh of electricity per day, therefore, portable batteries can be easily charged by a vehicle with DVITPV, instead of using the grid to power homes and commercial units, to reduce environmental pollution to the earth.

[0060] refer to Fig. 9 In another embodiment, one or more generator sets 800 can be removably connected to a building or other fixed structure to generate electricity from wind energy. For example, the generator sets 800 can be placed at different locations on the structure 400. This allows the generator sets 800 to generate electricity in a compact space. Such an embodiment can be referred to as a building integrated turbine generator (BITV).

[0061] In another embodiment, the generator set 800 may omit the battery layer 806. In other words, the generator set 800 will only utilize the turbine generator 814 to generate electricity.

[0062] While the invention disclosed herein has been described by way of specific embodiments and applications thereof, numerous modifications and variations may be made thereto by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as described in the claims.

Claims

1. A generator set for attachment to a vehicle, the generator set comprising: shell; one or more battery layers within the housing, each battery layer comprising one or more photovoltaic panels for generating electrical energy from light, wherein the photovoltaic panels are configured in one of a folded or unfolded configuration; as well as One or more turbine generators located within the housing for generating electricity, each turbine generator comprising: axis; a plurality of blades disposed on a shaft, wherein rotation of the blades causes rotation of the shaft; a generator connected to the shaft, the generator being configured to generate electrical energy through rotation of the shaft; wherein the movement of the vehicle affects the movement of the air on the blades, and the movement of the air on the blades affects the rotation of the blades and the shaft; and Wherein, the generator set is configured to transmit electrical energy from the battery pack layer and the turbine generator to the vehicle.

2. The generator set of claim 1, wherein the shaft is oriented vertically.

3. The generator set of claim 1, wherein the shaft is oriented horizontally.

4. The generator set of claim 1, wherein the generator set is configured to be removably attached to an exterior surface of a vehicle.

5. The generator set according to claim 1, wherein: When the photovoltaic panel is deployed, the photovoltaic panel is configured to generate electrical energy from light.

6. The generator set of claim 1, wherein the generator set is electrically connected to another generator set attached to the vehicle.

7. A vehicle comprising: a battery, wherein the battery at least partially provides power for propelling the vehicle; Multiple shells; as well as a plurality of generator sets electrically connected together, said generator sets being removably attached to an outer surface of said vehicle, said generator sets each being located within one of said housings, and comprising: one or more battery layers, each battery layer comprising one or more photovoltaic panels for generating electrical energy from light, wherein the photovoltaic panels are configured in one of a folded or unfolded configuration; and One or more turbine generators for generating electricity, each turbine generator being located within one of the housings and comprising: axis; a plurality of blades disposed on the shaft, wherein rotation of the blades causes rotation of the shaft; and a generator connected to the shaft, the generator being configured to generate electrical energy through rotation of the shaft; wherein the blades and the shaft are configured to rotate as the vehicle moves; Wherein, the generator set is configured to transmit electricity from the battery group layer and the turbine generator to the battery.

8. The vehicle of claim 7, wherein at least one shaft of the turbine generator is oriented vertically.

9. The vehicle of claim 7, wherein at least one shaft of the turbine generator is oriented horizontally.

10. The vehicle of claim 7, wherein the photovoltaic panel is configured to generate electrical energy from light when the photovoltaic panel is in the deployed configuration.

11. The vehicle of claim 7, wherein the movement of the vehicle in turn affects the movement of the air on the blades, and the movement of the air on the blades affects the rotation of the blades and the shaft.

12. The vehicle of claim 7, wherein at least one axis is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

13. The vehicle of claim 7, wherein at least one axis is perpendicular to a central axis of the vehicle.

14. A generator set for attachment to a specific structure, the generator set comprising: shell; one or more battery layers within the housing, each battery layer comprising one or more photovoltaic panels for generating electrical energy from light, wherein the photovoltaic panels are configured in one of a folded or unfolded configuration; as well as One or more turbine generators located within the housing for generating electricity, each turbine generator comprising: axis; a plurality of blades disposed on the shaft, wherein rotation of the blades causes rotation of the shaft; and a generator connected to the shaft, the generator being configured to generate electrical energy through rotation of the shaft; Wherein, the generator set is configured to transmit electrical energy from the battery layer and the turbine generator to the specific structure.

15. The generator set of claim 14, wherein the shaft is vertically oriented.

16. The generator set of claim 14, wherein the shaft is oriented horizontally.

17. The generator set according to claim 14, wherein: The photovoltaic panel is configured to generate electrical energy from light when the photovoltaic panel is in a deployed configuration.

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