A column with at least one photovoltaic element for converting radiation energy is disclosed. The at least one photovoltaic element converts radiation energy of light, such as sunlight, into electrical energy. The at least one photovoltaic element is arranged on the column, and at least one photovoltaic element is a flexible photovoltaic element.

The utility model relates to alternative energy. The present wind turbine includes a symmetrical housing, which tapers from a lower part to an upper part and has a hemispherical fairing mounted thereabove, and lateral ribs which are vertically fastened on the housing and on which is fastened an annular fairing with a convex outer surface, a multi-bladed wind impeller being rigidly fastened inside of said annular fairing on a vertical electric generator shaft, wherein the hemispherical fairing has an aerodynamic annular baffle fastened in the lower part thereof, and the hemispherical fairing is configured to have a diameter greater than the diameter of the annular fairing with a convex outer surface. The utility model is aimed at increasing the speed of an air stream passing through the plane of rotation of a wind impeller while simultaneously preventing meteorological precipitation and foreign objects from entering the plane of rotation of the wind impeller.

A method for operating a PV system that is integrated into a power system connected to a power grid includes determining a voltage operating point for the PV system based on a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm. If an available power output of the PV system can be provided to the power grid, the method includes operating the PV system based on the voltage operating point. If the maximum available power output of the PV system cannot be provided to the power grid, the method includes applying a voltage step to the voltage operating point to drive a power output of the PV system towards an external power constraint.

A continuous fluid flow power generator includes an electrical generator with submersible turbine blades in communication with a flow of fluid in a body of water to generate electricity. The generator may include a water tower and a hydro turbine generator to generate electricity through kinetic actions; a float and piston assembly activated by wave action to deliver water to the water tower; kick turbines to create water flow to the water tower through submersible pumps; and a rechargeable battery in communication with the electrical generator and the hydro turbine generator. The generator may also include solar assemblies and windmills to provide supplemental electricity generation for charging the rechargeable battery. The generator may be connectable to a battery bank aboard a vessel or to an electrical grid.

A renewable energy generation system includes a renewable energy power generator including a capsule shape including a tumbling doll shape, floating on the sea, and producing electrical power by converting wave energy into electrical energy; a first hub connected to the renewable energy power generator and configured to store the electrical energy; and a cable configured to transmit the electrical energy produced by the renewable energy power generator to the first hub by connecting the renewable energy power generator to one or more of another renewable energy power generators and the first hub.

A generator pack for attachment to a vehicle, the generator pack comprising a housing, one or more pack layers located within the housing, and one or more turbine generators located within the housing for generating electrical power. Each of the pack layers comprises one or more photovoltaic panels for generating electrical power from light. Each of the turbine generators comprises a shaft, a plurality of blades attached to the shaft, wherein rotation of the blades causes rotation of the shaft, and a generator attached to the shaft, wherein the generator is configured to generate electrical power from rotation of the shaft. Movement of the vehicle effects movement of air against the blades, and the movement of air against the blades effects rotation of the blades and the shaft. The generator pack is configured to transmit electrical power from the pack layers and the turbine generators to the vehicle.

Solar powered lamp posts are described. One post includes one or more solar panel assemblies located in an inverted pyramid cavity. The solar panel assemblies are configured to generate energy, for example, by collecting sun light. One or more drone charging stations are also provided which can charge a drone using the energy generated. The post also feature one or more light emitters powered by the energy generated. The post may also include a pyramid structure which supports the solar panel assemblies and the drone charging stations. The pyramid structure can include the solar panel assemblies on outward facing sides and open up to expose the drone charging stations. The solar panel assemblies may include a broom panel array. The array has a multiple power generating panels and a socket which secures each of the power generating panels in a radial direction from a central focal point.

An exemplary power system utilizes turbines configured within a water intake conduit to the desalination processor to produce power for the desalination processor. Water intakes are configured to provide a natural flow of water to the desalination processor though hydrostatic pressure. One or more turbines coupled with the water intake conduits are driven and produce power for the system. The desalination processor incorporates Graphene filters to and may include a structured water system to increase the H3O2 concentration of the water prior to Graphene filters. Discharge water may be pumped back into the body of water but be separated from the intakes. A secondary power source, such as a renewable power source, may be used to produce supplemental power for the system. Power produced may be provided to a secondary outlet, such as a power grid, all above and/or underground.

A turbine assembly includes a wind turbine defining a first axis as a vertical axis of rotation, an electric generator operatively connected to the wind turbine and configured to generate electrical power from rotational energy of the wind turbine. The wind turbine includes a first scoop and a second scoop conjointly defining a common interface plane and the scoops are displaceable relative to each other. The first and second scoops are arranged along a second axis running transversely to the first axis. A linear drive mechanism interconnects the first and second scoops for displacing the first and second scoops relative to each other along the second axis and the common interface plane. A control is connected to the linear drive mechanism for controlling the relative displacement of the first and second scoops.

A wind power plant for providing electrical power to a utility grid is provided, the wind power plant including: at least one wind turbine having a wind turbine generator coupled to a wind turbine rotation shaft to which plural rotor blades are mounted, the wind turbine providing electric power at an output terminal; at least one power conversion system, each including: a plant motor electrically coupled and configured to receive the electric power from the output terminal of the at least one wind turbine and convert it into rotational power of a plant motor shaft; a plant generator mechanically coupled to the plant motor shaft and electrically coupleable to the electric utility grid.