Is Wind Energy Taking Over Solar Power?

As technology advances, new and innovative solutions to renewable energy are on the way, offering improved efficiency. But this time, the innovation is in wind energy. Honeywell’s wind turbine, the WT6500, an award-winning project, has emerged as a promising technology that can generate up to 1,500 kWh per year from wind energy.

What is new in this wind turbine? 

The WT 6500 has a blade tip power system, which captures energy directly at the edge of the blade, where the speed of wind is high. 

This allows automation rather than complex mechanical components and reduces noise and vibration.

The turbine is smaller in size, just 1.8 m in diameter and 185 kg only compared to larger turbines. It operates even with a slow wind speed of 0.5 MPH. Therefore, it allows better efficiency in urban areas.

It can be installed on rooftops and in regions with moderate winds. The other benefit includes easy integration with the battery system and local power grid.

Looking at the promising future, the US government decided to invest in this project. During the leadership of Barack Obama, the US government invested millions in this project, this project even achieved many awards from Popular Mechanics, the Edison Award, and a seal of “ one of the most brilliant technologies of 2009. “ 

Though the project seemed promising, there were many loopholes. The wind turbine, when installed, generated less energy, so in 2014, they had to remove the installed turbine. The situation further degraded for the company as the company’s raw material supplier went bankrupt, there were lacunas in the management, and as well, therefore stalled. Therefore, Wind Tronics was forced to close its operations.

While wind energy was going through a rollercoaster ride. The innovation and solar technology were constantly improving at a steady pace. They are easy to integrate and install. Therefore, it became more popular among the masses as a result, more companies emerged in this sector.

The renewable energy technology is at a nascent stage, be it solar or wind, or hydro power. Project failures are part of evolving technology. Until the technology advances in wind or hydro power for the masses to use, solar energy will remain at the top.

Source:

https://www.ecoticias.com/en/america-doesnt-need-solar-panels/16354