The O-Wind Turbine is a new spherical wind turbine design that can generate electricity in any weather condition, day or night, without relying on solar power.
The compact 25cm sphere can harvest wind from all directions, making it well-suited for urban and residential areas with variable wind patterns.
Unlike traditional wind turbines that require high wind speeds, the O-Wind Turbine can produce power at low wind speeds of just 2m/s, making it ideal for cities.
The turbine works on the principle of Bernoulli’s effect, where the wind flowing over the vents and openings in the sphere creates pressure differences that turn the generator.
The O-Wind Turbine is more space-efficient than solar panels, allowing it to be installed on balconies, gardens, or rooftops of urban homes.
Developed by researchers at Lancaster University, the early prototypes generated 3 watts, but the design is scalable to power households or small commercial buildings.
The O-Wind Turbine could help drive a shift towards more self-generated renewable energy, especially in urban areas, and potentially disrupt the dominance of solar power.
Source: ECO News
