A modular, electricity generating apparatus comprises an elongate, central member comprising a first end and a second end; at least one solar foil disposed about the central member in fluid interacting relation thereto; the solar foil comprising an outer surface having photovoltaic properties; the first end and the second end dimensioned and configured to be connected to a connecting node; and, the elongate central member at least partially comprised of an electrically conductive material and configured to conduct electricity from at least one of the connecting nodes to the other of the connecting nodes.

A method is disclosed herein. In various embodiments, the method comprises: coupling a sheath to an airfoil of an integrally bladed rotor, the sheath comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therein; and coupling a plurality of locators to the integrally bladed rotor, each locator in the plurality of locators disposed through a corresponding aperture in the plurality of apertures.