Objective:•To create an off-grid power producing device using the wind as its source of renewable energy•To make a cheap and reliable alternative to producing energy•To build an eco-friendly system for producing energy

Wind Energy HarvestingThe WIND

Wind is caused by differences in pressure. When a difference in pressure exists, the air is accelerated from higher to lower pressure. This creates kinetic energy in the atmosphere that is essential in harvesting power from the wind.

The Goal

Kinetic Energy Electrical Energyfrom Wind To power different

appliances, light, etc…

Oliver Ryan AngV – BS ECE

Steve Ryan AndalisV – BS ECE

Gazelo ArcillaV – BS ECE

John Kester BegoniaV – BS ECE

Wind Energy Harvesting

Group Wind Turbine Design

Using the fan from an aircon, the group was able to construct a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) that turns as wind is directed towards the fan.

Characterization

Controlled fan speed measurementTurbine speed measurementCurrent and Voltage measurement (for different motors)Gear belt tension measurementDistance of the fan and turbine

Speedometer

Tachometer

Motor

LDR SensorPlanned Addition

Concentrators – to guide the wind to get maximum rpm from the turbine

Oliver Ryan AngV – BS ECE

Steve Ryan AndalisV – BS ECE

Gazelo ArcillaV – BS ECE

John Kester BegoniaV – BS ECE

Concentrator

Wind Energy Harvesting

Impact to Society1. Rural areas may easily access electricity through the use of wind turbines

2. Additional source of energy to suffice the increasing demand of electricity3. Contribute to a “greener” planet4. Maximization of the potential of mother nature

Turbines at Work

Smart Telecom Wind Powered Cell Sites

Bangui, Ilocos Norte Windmill

provides 40 percent of the power needs in Ilocos Norte via its connection to the national grid.

U.S. $50 million investment

Oliver Ryan AngV – BS ECE

Steve Ryan AndalisV – BS ECE

Gazelo ArcillaV – BS ECE

John Kester BegoniaV – BS ECE