Skip to main content

MICRO WIND TURBINE THAT IS LIGHT AND EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE OF SOLAR PANEL

Anyone who is a trekking enthusiast knows that besides the expiration of energy, food, and water resources, your smartphone’s battery depletion is also quite a problem. Moreover, if you are in for a long haul, portable battery pack and solar charger are also not enough. It is quite a terrifying thought that you are in the middle of nowhere, and now you cannot even contact or communicate with anyone in case of any emergency. Well, Nils Ferber, the École Cantonale d’Art Lausanne’s design student, encountered a similar problem during one of his climbs. He came up with a solution that is now being featured in various newspapers.
Picture Credits: digitaltrends
Picture Credits: digitaltrends
Nils Ferber developed what he calls Micro Wind Turbine, a solution to all your low battery woes. He came up with the design concept after contacting some mountaineers, climbers, film-makers, and expedition leaders. Ferber collected data and valuable narratives about their experiences and estimates on battery requirements during some specific trails and conditions. During this exercise, he found out that almost all of the climbers were usually using solar panels, but faced problems on days without any sunshine.
Picture Credits: digitaltrends
Hence, this idea of a wind turbine to charge phones instantly attracted everyone, but there was still the problem of weight, pack size, and ease of use of the technology. Ferber had this in mind, so he created a turbine that weighs almost 2 pounds, and satisfies all the portability concerns.
Picture Credits: digitaltrends
Ferber also claims that his design is 40 percent lighter than its closest competitor, and can be folded down to the size of an umbrella or a trekking pole. It has been designed to minimize the setting up effort and time, thanks to a telescopic shaft that unfolds the wind-catching blades, just like opening and closing of an umbrella.
Picture Credits: digitaltrends
Picture Credits: digitaltrends
The turbine can generate 5 W in 11 mph wind, and also has a 24Wh battery pack that can store energy for later usage. Ferber claims that there is no competitor in the market at the moment who has produced a wind turbine of similar scale.
All other comparable concepts are made up of many complex parts and produce an insignificant output. Thus, his design is unique and valuable in this aspect.
Have anything else to add to this article? Let us know in the comments’ section below!

Comments

Post a Comment

Tell us what you think

Popular posts from this blog

THE HISTORY OF ENUGU-EZIKE, SINGLE LARGEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

Enugu-Ezike reputed as the largest single community in black Africa is located in Igbo Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State of Nigeria. It has a population of about 259,431 with 36 villages in addition to some other newly created political autonomous communities. Enugu-Ezike has common boundaries with Benue and Kogi States of Nigeria. On the North is Ette, a non-Igbo speaking community in Igbo Eze North Local Government Area. On the East is Ofante and Idoma while the North West flank are Amaka and Akpanya communities of Benue State. To the South West is Ibagwa, Alor Agu, Unadu and Itchi. To the South East of Enugu-Ezike are Obollo Afor, Iheaka and Ovoko. Enugu Ezike is renowned for her palm wine, practice of traditional medicine and African Traditional Religion (ATR). As to the origin of Enugu-Ezike, various writers and researchers have come up with varied opinions about that. However, the one that appealed to me most has it that Enugu-Ezike originated from Benin Kingd...
Post a Comment
Read more

What would you do if You were Lock In A Hut For 7 Days, And All You Have Is A Laptop, Internet And ATM Card?

72IG PROGRAM is the Answer. What is this Program? The 72ig program is a training program by Toyin Omotoso hosted on the Expertnaire affiliate platform that trains you on how to make at least N750,000 per month recommending valuable digital products to those in need of them. Toyin was trained alongside the likes of Akin Alabi, Ronald Nzimora, Patrick Ogidi, Fisayo Akinlolu, and more by Dr. Sunny Obazu-Ojeagbase, Toyin has made his mark as a successful internet marketer from Nigeria. Toyin Omotosho When you join Expertnaire via the 72ig program, you automatically join the 72ig Affiliate Marketing program, meaning that if you sell the same product you get 50% commission per sale while ordinary affiliates get just 30%. MORE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE 72IG PROGRAM Price:  You may be unlucky to get at N55,000, but N45,000 with a discount as found using the link below Pros : Created by a respected internet and direct response marketing expert with proven results. Concise, step-by-st...
3 comments
Read more

10 WAYS YOU CAN ABSOLUTELY MAKE HIGH FIGURE INCOME ONLINE

Hi! I'll show you a new way to accelerate your wealth building. For many people, making money online would be an absolute dream come true. If they could find a way to make money with a website or some other online venture, they could quit their job to focus on entrepreneurship, spend more time with their family, and finally take back control of their time and their lives. The crazy thing is, earning money online isn’t a pipe dream. I have been doing it for some months now with my website, blog and social medias. I also know Hundreds of other people who are earning money online their own way with websites, courses, or unique marketing strategies. Now, here’s the good news. The majority of online revenue strategies aren’t that complicated. Like any business venture, your online income takes time to grow. You need to be willing to devote the time and energy required to get your idea off the ground, and you need grit to stick with it even if your journey is slow when you first ...
Post a Comment
Read more