Company develops roof capable of generating solar and wind energy simultaneously

Company from France develops a roof that generates solar and wind energy without emitting any noise. The clean, renewable energy equipment boosts generation by 40%.

The French company, unéole, developed a hybrid generation system that can generate solar and wind energy simultaneously. The model could be a great adapted solution for renewable energy generation in buildings in urban areas. According to the UN, by 2050, 68% of the world will live in urban areas. With this expansion, more power sources will be needed.

Solar and wind roof is a great option that will help relieve some pressure by making some covered wind turbines and photovoltaic roofs available. This combination increases clean energy generation by 40%.

Roof that generates solar and wind energy can be used on any type of flat roof

In addition to making the most of a region's energy potential, the solar and wind roof makes energizing possible by various means, depending on weather conditions. Such as generating solar energy during daylight hours and at night, or during winter seasons, using wind power turbines when there is no sunlight.

This combination of technologies generates support so as not to leave consumers without renewable energy. The Unéole system is made up of a row of wind turbines that are inserted under painéis solares, the equivalent of approximately four meters in height.

The company collaborates with design offices so that its wind and solar roof can be used on all types of flat roofs of 150 m² or more.

Solar and wind roof does not emit noise

According to the company's sales engineer, Louis Dubar says that his specific algorithms find the best ideal number of wind turbines, solar panels, their individual production and consequently the profitability of the entire system.

The company is also a designer, assembler and installer of its roof that generates solar energy. The vertical axis wind turbine is a great way to generate energy through the wind without vibration or noise. In this way, it becomes great for use in urban areas. The French public agency CEREMA certified that the equipment works silently and does not generate harmful electromagnetic waves.

Wind turbines are also environmentally friendly, as they are developed with recycled or recyclable materials, such as aluminum and stainless steel, which can be produced close to the place of operation.

Rooftop wind power gains popularity

In addition to this roof that generates solar and wind energy from Unéole, a Canadian company has developed a roof wind turbine that can generate up to 9 times more power compared to common wind turbines.

The technology was created by the company Power Collective, where wind turbines were made that fit perfectly on top of residential and commercial roofs. This equipment, capable of generating clean energy, is camouflaged in place, but efficiently uses wind energy to generate electricity. The sloped surface of the roofs is used by technology to direct and concentrate the wind.

Shortly after traversing the surface, it forms a pinch point on top of the roof, propelling airflow through the turbine. The wind speed as it comes back from the ridge of the roof is often more than three times the wind speed, making it a perfect location for generating renewable energy using the equipment. the design of tech enables consistent clean power generation, even in unstable wind conditions.