2024-11-05
http://w3.windfair.net/wind-energy/news/5090-uk-recycled-wind-turbine-charges-battery

UK - Recycled wind turbine charges battery

Prototype built for less than £20 with waste material

A wind turbine built from waste has earned a University of Portsmouth student a first class honours degree. Max Robson, 22, built his prototype for less than £20 with waste material he collected from skips and bins, including parts from a bicycle a scooter and a Ford Fiesta.

The turbine which is built from 100 per cent recycled goods could cause a wind-power revolution, particularly in the developing world, because Mr Robson says it could be put together by unskilled workers in less than a day.

The 11.3W turbine, is 1.8m at its widest, and harnesses wind power to charge a battery, which, when full, could power a radio for 30 hours.

Mr Robson said: "This isn't going to change lives in the developing world dramatically, but a device like this could make their lives a lot easier.

"It cost me £20 to build the prototype and in the developing world it would be a lot less. The nearest alternative wind turbine on the market costs £2,000."

Other devices aimed at bringing power to the developing world include solar powered lamps with low-energy light-emitting diodes, such as those produced by D.light.

Fpr more information, please contact Trevor Sievert at ts@windfair.net
Source:
Online editorial www.windfair.net
Author:
Posted by: Trevor Sievert (Online Editorial Journalist)
Email:
ts@windfair.net
Link:
www.windfair.net/...
Keywords:
wind energy, wind farm, renewable energy, wind power, wind turbine, rotorblade, offshore, onshore




Related News

Thematically suitable Windfair.net members in the business directory

  • Newlist_bmu_logo
  • Newlist_logo.overspeed
  • Newlist_ge_vernova_standard_rgb_evergreen
  • Newlist_cga_logo
  • Newlist_logo.engr.wisc
  • Newlist_eno_energy_ogo_claim
  • Newlist_anemos_logo_neu
  • Newlist_fin_logo_pne_rgb
  • Newlist_geonet_logo
  • Newlist_rts_wind_ag_logo_652x312px
  • Newlist_statkraft_logo
  • Newlist_logo.argentinaeolica.org
  • Newlist_logo.mesalands
  • Newlist_peikko_logo
  • Newlist_logo.afriwea
  • Newlist_energiequelle_logo
  • Newlist_sabowind_logo
  • Newlist_agile_wind_power_logo1
  • Newlist_logo.renewableenergycareers
  • Newlist_logo_web_inkl_neuer_url_web.energy
  • Newlist_bwts_logo_2021

more results



Keyword Search

© smart dolphin Gmbh 1999 - 2024 | Legal Notice | Windfair Editors | Privacy Policy | The Windfair Pocket Wind 2020