Multimodal Renewable Energy Spinner Layout for Continuous Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional renewable energy systems are unable to generate power continuously due to reliance on a single energy source, necessitating battery storage or grid power, which increases cost and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A multimodal renewable energy system incorporating spinner units that rotate under the influence of wind and water streams, coupled with photovoltaic solar panels, to generate power from multiple sources, including solar radiation, wind, and sea waves, using a combination of gears and bearings for efficient power generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single renewable energy source is used, then the system structure is simple, but continuous power generation is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple renewable energy sources (wind turbines, water wheels, and photovoltaic panels) into a single integrated system. The wind turbines capture wind energy, water wheels capture water current energy, and photovoltaic panels capture solar radiation. All three components are mounted on a common base structure and their generators are electrically connected to work together, ensuring continuous power generation by leveraging the complementary availability of different energy sources.
2Reliability
If battery storage means are incorporated, then continuous power supply is achieved, but cost and maintenance difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves continuous power supply through self-service by utilizing multiple renewable energy sources that complement each other. When one source is unavailable (e.g., no wind for wind turbines), another source (e.g., water current for water wheels or solar radiation for photovoltaic panels) can compensate. This eliminates the need for external battery storage systems and reduces maintenance requirements.
3Productivity
If multiple renewable energy sources are combined, then continuous power generation is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple renewable energy sources (wind turbines, water wheels, photovoltaic panels) into a single integrated system with a common base structure and unified electrical connection, achieving continuous power generation while managing system complexity through unified design.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs multi-functional components that can operate with different energy sources. The common base structure supports multiple types of energy capture devices, and the electrical system is designed to integrate power from various generators, creating a universal platform that maximizes power generation efficiency across different renewable sources.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a compact and efficient power generation solution that reduces the need for large battery packs by ensuring continuous power availability from multiple renewable sources, thereby lowering costs and enhancing system acceptance.
Implementation Method 1
spinner units which rotate under the influence of wind and water streams
Implementation Method 2
spinner units which rotate under the influence of wind and water streams
Implementation Method 3
coupled with photovoltaic solar panels
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AI summary
A multimodal renewable energy generation system for generating electric power from more than one renewable energy source is disclosed. The system includes two or more spinner units configured on a vertical pillar. The spinner units are configured for rotation under influence of a stream of a corresponding fluid. A set of electric power generators is operatively coupled to each of the two or more spinner units to generate electric power when the corresponding spinner unit rotates. At least one of the two or more spinner units is configured close to a base portion of the pillar to harness power from sea waves and remaining of the two or more spinner units are configured with an upper portion of the pillar for harnessing power from wind. The spinner units are configured for rotation in a horizontal plane which provides an advantage of turning even at less powerful winds or water streams.