The O-Wind Turbine was invented by two students from Lancaster University in the UK, who won the James Dyson Award in 2022 for their innovative design. The device consists of a spherical structure with vents that allow the wind to flow through it from any direction. The wind causes the sphere to spin around a fixed axis, which is connected to a generator that produces electricity. The device is small, lightweight, and easy to install, making it ideal for urban and residential areas where space is limited and wind conditions are unpredictable. Unlike conventional wind turbines, the O-Wind Turbine does not require a minimum wind speed, direction, or height to operate, and it does not produce any noise or visual pollution.
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Background
03:42 Comparison
07:33 Conclusion
A turbine that can capture wind from any direction the O wind turbine aims to capture inner city wind and turn it into electricity this is an omnidirectional solution so it can collect wind that’s going up or down or all around a bladeless wind turbine that can generate electricity from any direction
Even in urban areas this amazing invention is called the o wine turban and it was developed by NASA and a team of Engineers from the UK it’s so efficient and affordable that it could outbeat PV solar panels in 2024 well stick around and I’ll tell you everything you need to know about this
Revolutionary device is it really the future of green energy or just a hype stay tuned to find out the ENT turbine was invented by two students from Lancaster University University in the UK who won the James Dyson award in 2022 for their Innovative design the device consists of a spherical structure with
Vents that allow the wind to flow through it from any direction the wind causes the sphere to spin around a fixed axis which is connected to a generator that produces electricity the device is small lightweight and easy to install making it ideal for urban and residential areas where space is limited
And wind conditions are unpredictable unlike conventional wind turbines the O turbine does not require a minimum wind speed direction or height to operate and it does not produce any noise or visual pollution they have partnered with NASA and O Innovations a company that specializes in omnidirectional wind turbines to develop and commercialize
Their product they have received funding from the solar for all Grant competition which allocates 7 billion from the greenhouse gas reduction fund to bring solar energy to lowincome and disadvantaged communities they have also received support from the bipartisan infrastructure law which includes almost $58 billion for clean energy and power
Initiatives they aim to launch their product in the market by 2024 and they have already received orders from customers around the world wind energy is one of the most abundant and clean sources of renewable energy in the world according to the International Energy agency wind power accounted for 6% of
The global electricity generation in 2022 wind energy works by converting the kinetic energy of the moving air into mechanical energy which can then be converted into electrical energy by a generator the amount of energy that can be extracted from the wind depends on several factors such as the wind speed
The air density the swept area of the rotor and the efficiency of the turbine solar energy on the other hand works by converting the radiant energy of the sun into electrical energy by using photovoltaic PV cells PV cells are made of semiconductor materials that create an electric current when exposed to
Light the amount of energy that can be generated from solar panels depends on several factors such as the solar IR Radiance the angle of incidence the temperature the shade and the efficiency of the cells solar energy accounted for 3.4% of the global electricity generation in 20122 and it
Is projected to reach 177% by 2030 so how do the Owine turbine and the PV solar panels stack up against each other let’s take a look at some of the key aspects that matter for renewable energy consumers and producers performance the ownd turbine claims to have a power
Output of 200 k Kow hour which is enough to power a small appliance or charge a battery however this output may vary depending on the wind conditions and the location of the device the PV solar panels on the other hand have a typical power output of 250 KW hour of per
Square meter which is enough to power a mediumsized appliance or charge a laptop however this output may also vary depending on the solar conditions and the orientation of the panel both technologies have a similar capacity factor which is the ratio of the actual energy produced to the maximum possible energy that could be
Produced the capacity factor of the O when turbine is estimated to be around 20% while the capacity factor of the PV solar panels is around 25% cost the O turbine is expected to cost around $200 per unit which is relatively cheap compared to other wind turbines however this cost does not
Include the installation maintenance and transmission costs which may add up depending on the site and the scale of the project the PV solar panels on the other hand have a higher upfront cost ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 per kilowatt depending on the type and quality of the panels
However this cost has been decreasing over the years thanks to technological improvements and economy of scale environmental impact both the o wine turbine and the PV solar panels have a positive environmental impact as they reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel consumption however they also have some negative impacts such as
The use of materials land and water and the generation of waste and pollution the ownd turbine uses less materials in land than the PV solar panels as it has a smaller footprint and a simpler structure however it may also use more water for cooling and cleaning and it
May generate more noise and vibration which could affect wildlife and humans the PV solar panels use more materials in land than the Owine turbine as they have a larger footprint and a more complex structure however they also use less water for operation and they produce less noise and vibration which
Could improve the quality of life and the biodiversity both technologies have a similar life cycle assessment which measures the environmental impact of a product from Cradle to grave potential both the o wine turbine and the PV solar panels have a huge potential to expand and improve in the future as they are still
In the early stages of development and Innovation the OWI turbine has the potential to increase its efficiency reliability and durability as well as to scale up its size and Power power output it also has the potential to integrate with other renewable energy sources such as solar hydro and biomass to create
Hybrid systems that can optimize the energy production and storage the PV solar panels have the potential to decrease their cost increase their efficiency and diversify their applications they also have the potential to integrate with smart grids micro grids and battery storage to create flexible and resilient systems
That can balance the supply and demand of electricity in conclusion the O turbine and the PV solar panels are both promising technologies that can provide clean and renewable energy for homes and businesses however they also have different strengths and weaknesses and they may not be equally effective or
Feasible in every situation the O turbine may be more suitable for areas where the wind is more abundant and variable and where the the space and the Aesthetics are more constrained the PV solar panels may be more suitable for areas where the sun is more consistent
And intense and where the cost and the incentives are more favorable ultimately the choice depends on your preferences needs and goals as well as on the availability and accessibility of the resources and the infrastructure what do you think which technology would you prefer to use or invest in let me know
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19 Comments
I've already have solar and a battery, I would like to add a wind turbine. This wind turbine looks extremely promising and it could possibly be added to my existing set up as long as its output could be sent via a mains phase controlled inverter. As soon as it's market ready, I'll be sure to be looking out for the
"O-wind" turbine.
GREAT-LIKE THE TECH AND IDEA/WOW-IT IS GOING TO BE GREAT /THANKS MUCH
Where can I order one or 10?
It’s obvious… combine wind, solar, thermal………………
🎉,,i hope 🤞 not to turbine
Good unit costs & output, plus a simpler design/construction.
Commentary a little confusing as it mentions noise and cooling issues, yet it's marketed as silent.
Will wait to see if they are for sale in 2024 as predicted….
Drill baby, drill!😃
fake it too u make it
I love the Idea of small windturbines, have built some in my garden for nearly a dekade and read nearly everything you can find about.
And now we come to the problem – this advertising video does the same that all the others that are not anymore on the market did – i tells people that have no Idea about physics, wrong narratives to sell them.
Small is nice – sure as long you dont need the space physically for the Windenergy.
Doesnt need strong Wind – haha, same like before, Double windspeed is 8x the energy, low wind is nice for an expensive useless garden sculpture. From the principle this is a savonius type wheel – the system with the lowest efficiency of all types…
But yeah, these guys may have good Connections and earn a lot of Money with it, despite that it makes little to no sense for the customers.
It's a no brainer if you can add wind power affordably to your solar battery set up. It fills the gaps overnight in particular but would also add to generation during the day, and if not needed, charge the battery or export to the grid. Here's hoping but potentially the market for this is off the charts if you could supply and install for under $1000.
Very interested in O-Wind Turbine. I can’t have solar panel cause of too much shade on my house. Definitely have lots of open space for wind cause the wind is constantly going a lot in my area. Looking for it to power my house if I lose electricity during a storm with a generator that stores the wind energy and save on my electric bill also
most needed up in the Karakoram , Hindukush and Pamir mountains
Looks like a lawn ornament, far better at sucking money out of your pocket than sucking electricity out of the wind. When combined with solar roadways your wallet will be empty and your lights will be out.
Funny pronunciation of o-wind 6:14
The thing that strikes me about this design is that there is little possibility of harming birds or bats.
This video seems more like a long product commercial to sell you something rather than information on new technology.
Looks like another garbage product rather than something actually usful.
Its not better than PV…. when things rotate, there is maintance. Wind is a good additional source.
Soon as they mention Nasa, you know it's a hoax.
would it be possible to demonstrate this wind turbine in the mountains of ours?