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New Sustainable Generation System Allows Homes’ “Roofs” To Generate Solar And Wind Energy Simultaneously!

Written by Roberta Souza
Published on 01/08/2023 at 19:26
energia, solar, eólica
Imagem: Reprodução Ibis Power
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System Capable of Generating Solar and Wind Energy Simultaneously Revolutionizes the Energy Landscape with Its Efficiency

The Dutch company Ibis Power revolutionizes the energy landscape by introducing the PowerNEST, an innovative system capable of generating solar and wind energy simultaneously. Through wind turbines with inclined rotors and bifacial solar panels, the PowerNEST is a medium-sized modular structure, perfectly suited for installation on rooftops, ensuring greater utilization of natural resources.

According to Ciclo Vivo, the bifacial solar panels and wind turbines of the PowerNEST work in synergy to significantly boost energy generation. Using the Venturi Effect, the technology channels the airflow, increasing the wind speed over the wind turbines, even in light breeze conditions. Additionally, the wind passing through the panels helps cool them, increasing efficiency in electricity generation.

The Wind and Solar Energy System Can Generate Six to 10 Times More Energy Compared to Common Systems

The hybrid system of the PowerNEST can generate six to 10 times more energy compared to conventional solar generation systems. The company highlights that a single PowerNEST is capable of fully powering a 15-story residential building silently. Energy efficiency is enhanced by the modular installation, adaptable to different roof sizes, provided they have at least 50 square meters. The initial investment can be high, as in the example of the HaasjeOver building in Eindhoven, which cost €800,000, but the expectation is that costs will decrease with the expansion of the technology.

Commitment to Sustainability 

The PowerNEST has already been installed in five projects in the Netherlands, demonstrating its potential for the sustainable energy market. The company continues to enhance the solar and wind energy system and aims to extend its reach to different types of buildings, whether residential, commercial, or public, that have flat roofs and adequate space for installation. Through the Ibis Power website, interested parties can learn about the project and request a customized quote, taking advantage of the innovation that combines green technology and energy efficiency in one place.

“The Paris Agreement marked a shift in global mindset when the majority of the world’s nations agreed that humanity is affecting the climate irreversibly. Back home, each country introduced its own regulations aimed at transitioning to renewable energy and meeting global sustainability targets. Many countries took immediate action by enacting environmental policies, which often included new building codes. The PowerNEST helps buildings around the world comply with the new local emissions standards,” says Ibis Power.

Roberta Souza

Autora no portal Click Petróleo e Gás desde 2019, responsável pela publicação de mais de 8.000 matérias que somam milhões de acessos, unindo técnica, clareza e engajamento para informar e conectar leitores. Engenheira de Petróleo e pós-graduada em Comissionamento de Unidades Industriais, também trago experiência prática e vivência no setor do agronegócio, o que amplia minha visão e versatilidade na produção de conteúdo especializado. Desenvolvo pautas, divulgo oportunidades de emprego e crio materiais publicitários direcionados para o público do setor. Para sugestões de pauta, divulgação de vagas ou propostas de publicidade, entre em contato pelo e-mail: santizatagpc@gmail.com. Não recebemos currículos

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