High-efficiency rooftop wind energy system enters large-scale production.
The rooftop wind energy system developed by Aeromine is reportedly set to move beyond just the conceptual stage.
Countries’ electricity demands are continually rising, driven by the depletion and increasing cost of fossil fuels. The surge in electric vehicles and other factors are forcing countries to produce more electricity than ever before. While electricity production is not yet fully clean, numerous systems are being developed to change this, increasing the use of renewable energy sources like wind turbines and solar power. Individuals can now generate their own electricity at home using advanced solar solutions from companies like Tesla. However, wind energy is predominantly utilized by large companies due to the associated risks and noise, especially in urban areas. Aeromine aims to change this by making wind energy more accessible for individual use.
Unique Rooftop Wind Energy System
A company developing a unique rooftop wind energy system has reportedly secured over $9 million in funding to bring the system into actual use. This investment will enable large-scale production of the system, which can generate 150% more energy per installation area compared to solar panels. Unlike traditional wind turbines, Aeromine’s rooftop wind energy units have no rotating blades, making them safer, stationary, and noise-free, thus avoiding disturbance to the surroundings.
These stationary rooftop wind energy units use a special design to create a low-pressure vacuum at the center, driven by incoming wind, to move a turbine and generate up to 5 kW of electricity (potentially variable in commercial versions). They can be placed about 5 meters apart on rooftops and combined with solar systems for significant energy production. Though detailed cost information isn’t available, the system is said to have low production costs and is set to be commercially available in Europe and the US by 2025.
