Breakthrough in Renewable Energy Makes Wind Energy More Efficient & Less Expensive – The Wind Lens

After the nuclear power plant disaster that occurred in March of 2011, Japan was drawn to renewable energy as a safer source of power. More recently, at the Kyushu University’s Research Institute for Applied Mechanics, Professor Yuji Ohya led a team of students to a breakthrough design to enhance wind turbine systems.

The ‘Wind Lens’ collects and accelerates air hitting the blades of a wind turbine. Increased rotations per minute results in a higher output, making wind generated energy more efficient and less expensive. Potentially less expensive than nuclear and coal generated energy, which is great for the renewable energy market.

Another added benefit of the Wind Lens is the reduction in sound exuded from wind turbines. Conventional systems project an annoying ‘buzzing’ from the blades ripping though the air. The Wind Lens reduces this noise significantly even though the blades are spinning faster. Furthermore, the space required to install Wind Lens turbines is minimal compared to conventional systems. The new concept has potential to generate power in areas with weaker wind conditions. And, the Wind Lens enables a net to cover the blades to protect the system from flying debris and birds from being struck by it.

This breakthrough proves a lot of potential for renewable energy. With all its added benefits, it will become sensible to install Wind Lens turbines in urban areas.

The next step in this project is to develop offshore multipurpose energy farm. In a floating honeycomb structure, Wind Lenses will be featured along with solar panels and hydroelectric systems. Ohya stated, “with strong winds, sunlight, and also currents under the facility and waves, this floating structure can make use of a lot of different renewable resources.”

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