Hybrid energy generation module for continuous power generation from environmental influences
The hybrid energy generation module addresses the limitations of location-dependent solar and wind systems by converting diverse energy sources into electricity for continuous power supply, reducing grid consumption and costs with modular scalability and universal interfaces.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025002856
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing energy generation systems, such as photovoltaics and wind turbines, are dependent on specific environmental conditions and are location-specific, limiting their ability to generate electrical energy continuously and independently of sunlight or wind.
A hybrid energy generation module comprising a thermoelectric unit, tribo- and piezoelectric unit, multiband rectenna unit, energy management circuit, and optional inverter, designed to convert temperature differences, mechanical energy, and electromagnetic radiation into electrical energy, with a DC interface and optional AC conversion for direct feed into power grids.
Enables continuous, independent power generation capable of feeding into local grids, reducing grid electricity consumption and costs, with modular scalability and universal interfaces for various applications.
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Abstract
Description
Technical field:
[0001] The invention relates to the field of decentralized energy supply, in particular a hybrid energy generation module for utilizing temperature differences, pressure, vibration and electromagnetic fields.
[0002] The module is designed for buildings, vehicles, equipment and infrastructure elements and also allows for feeding power into domestic power grids. Purpose of the invention:
[0003] Well-known systems such as photovoltaics or wind turbines generate electrical energy only under certain environmental conditions and are location-dependent.
[0004] The object of the invention is to provide an energy generation module that generates electrical energy around the clock, independent of sunlight or wind, and can feed it directly into a local or domestic power grid when needed. Solution to the problem:
[0005] The task is solved by a hybrid energy generation module that includes at least the following units: 1. A thermoelectric unit (TEG array) for utilizing temperature differences between components and the environment, 2. a tribo- and / or piezoelectric unit for converting mechanical energy (e.g. vibrations, steps, driving movements), 3. a multiband rectenna unit for converting electromagnetic radiation into direct current, 4. an energy management circuit with maximum power point tracking (MPPT), protection functions and supercapacitor buffering, 5. a DC interface (5-24 V) for small devices, as well as 6. an optional inverter or DC / AC converter unit for feeding into standard 230 V household power grids.
[0006] The module can be integrated into window elements, radiators, vehicle trim or wall panels. Advantages of the invention: • Power generation independent of light and wind, 24-hour operation even indoors • Significant reduction in grid electricity consumption and energy costs • Direct feed-in to the home grid via integrated micro-inverter • Modular construction, scalable from small modules to large-scale installations • Universal interfaces (DC + AC) for households, industry, vehicles Brief description of the drawings: Fig. 1: Perspective view of the energy generation module (housing). Fig. 2: Open module with visible units (TEG, Tribo / Piezo, Rectenna, energy management). Fig. 3: Cross-sectional view of the layer structure with DC and AC output. Reference symbol list: 1 Front of Case 2 side panel 3. Top of the case 4 DC outputs (5-24 V) 5 Energy management circuit (MPPT / DC-DC / Supercap) 6 Thermoelectric array (TEG) 7 Tribo / Piezo unit 8 Rectenna Unit 9 inverters (DC / AC module)
Claims
[1] Hybrid energy generation module for the continuous generation of electrical energy, comprising at least one thermal, mechanical and electromagnetic conversion unit, integrated in a common housing. [2] Module according to claim 1, characterized by , that the thermal unit is designed as a TEG array with a thermally conductive backplate. [3] Module according to claim 1, characterized by that the mechanical unit is designed as a tribo- or piezoelectric film. [4] Module according to claim 1, characterized by that the electromagnetic unit operates as a multiband rectenna in the range of 900 MHz - 6 GHz. [5] Module according to claim 1, characterized by that the energy management circuit includes an MPPT controller, supercapacitor and DC output (5-24 V). [6] Module according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the module contains an integrated DC / AC converter (inverter) for grid feed-in into 230 V household power grids. [7] Module according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it can be mounted in building structures, window frames, vehicle bodies or wall panels.