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You Won’t Believe the Latest News That Brazilian Scientists Are Developing: A Wind Turbine That Harnesses the Wind Generated by the Movement of Trains in the Paulista Capital.
That’s right, we’re talking about transforming the simple movement of train cars into electric energy with the wind turbine. And, as they say, Brazilians need to be studied because we are true geniuses when it comes to innovation.
The Startup Vento VAWT, in partnership with the Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA), created a super efficient and practical wind turbine. At only 1.40m tall and requiring 1m² for installation, this beauty is quite different from the gigantic turbines we are used to seeing in wind farms. And do you know what the best part is? It can be installed in urban areas, without that annoying noise that bothers those living near large wind farms. This turbine is silent and also features a protective screen that ensures the safety of birds and rodents. Cool, right?
How The Wind Turbine Works and Its Advantages
The great differentiator of this wind turbine lies in the fixed blades around the machine. They direct the wind to the internal rotor, avoiding efficiency losses caused by wind coming from various directions. This means it is much more efficient than conventional vertical turbines. Just imagine capturing the wind generated by the movement of trains in tunnels or vehicles on the roads! This technology can be used in various environments.
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Rio Grande do Sul is expected to receive an investment of almost R$ 4 billion in wind power.
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A Japanese company invests US$ 100 million in RS to develop Brazil’s first floating wind farm, boosting jobs, technological innovation, and placing the state at the center of the global energy transition.
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Wind turbines have become the target of lawsuits because residents swear that a sound they cannot hear is harming them, while experts try to contain the fear of “wind turbine syndrome,” which threatens to halt construction, investments, and billion-dollar projects in several communities across the country.
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Brazil maintains 5th position globally in wind energy and reaches 36 GW of installed capacity.
Tests conducted at the end of 2023 in the São Paulo Metro showed that this mini turbine can reach a power production capacity of up to 2 kWh with winds ranging from 36 to 72 km/h. In other words, it is three times more efficient than traditional vertical turbines. This energy is already enough to guarantee the lighting of a medium-sized metro station. Sensational, right?
Clean and Sustainable Energy
In addition to being a source of clean energy, the Vento VAWT wind turbine addresses one of the major problems of renewable energy: intermitency. Since train movements are scheduled and predictable, energy generation is constant and reliable. The combination of multiple turbines allows for the generation of significant volumes of energy at an affordable cost, regardless of natural wind and weather conditions. This is a true revolution in the search for renewable energy sources.
This innovative technology aligns with the UN’s sustainable development goals, promoting clean and accessible energy. It is an efficient and practical solution to urban challenges. So, what did you think of this news? Do you think this technology could be a good solution to our energy problems?
Esta patente é minha desde de 2012
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