When most of today’s wind projects were developed, first costs were the focus; operations and maintenance (O&M) costs were largely unknown. Now, with hundreds of turbine models in operation—sometimes ...

The development team at KiteX based in Copenhagen, Denmark have created a new portable wind turbine aptly named the Wind Catcher, offering a lightweight turbine that generates electricity. x10 times ...

If you need to keep your devices charged out and about, this might be the gadget for you. The Mini Kin Green Power Generator is a small wind generator with a rechargeable battery pack that you can ...

Department of Power Systems, School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia The problem of frequency stability becomes more concerning as the presence of ...

The code has been copied to your clipboard. Wind turbines are efficient sources of cheap energy but also a source of concern as their huge spinning blades frequently kill birds and bats. A new type of ...

The aim of this paper is to analyze the potential of switched reluctance generator (SRG) in wind energy application. The machine comprises of switched reluctance generator, power converter and ...

The demand for renewable energy to power home electricity needs is rising at a rapid pace as more people turn towards clean, green, and cost-effective electricity solutions. Due to their accessibility ...

Home appliance maker Balmuda Inc. is developing a wind power generator combined with solar panels that is small enough to install on the yard or rooftop of an individual home. “We hope to contribute ...

Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Mike Szczys recap a week of hacks. A telescope mirror that can change shape and a helicopter without a swashplate lead the charge for fascinating engineering.