This presents a Utility Model related to an improvement introduced in a piece of equipment conceived to capture wind power generated by the displacement of trains, subways, vehicles in generaloverall trucksalong railroads, roads, etc., and to convert it in electrical power, thus using such considerable energetic potential. Considering that the assembly of one or a plurality of wind rotors (P) and respective electricity generators (G) are assembled on semi-tows (K) of the type engaged and handled by a truck (mechanical horse), considering that the trailers (K) provided with means for storing the electrical power generated, such as batteries (B), or other means for electricity transmission and storage. Thus, the aerogenerators (P) may be displaced to the points with the biggest flow of passing vehicles, and may also be positioned on the direction where the natural (predominant) winds are favorable to the best use of the wind potential.

Multi-functional barrier walls equipped with solar panels, Structural Solar Panels (SSPs) and/or wind turbines along liner boundaries, farmlands, fire zones, highways, railroads, liner terrains or linearly configured spaces to produce electricity from solar and wind energy. The barrier walls may be used as boundary walls, security barriers, sound attenuating barriers, fire barriers, wind barriers or dust barriers. A method of financing the said barrier walls by the electricity produced by the said solar panels, said Structural Solar Panels (SSPs) and/or wind turbines.

Implementations of a system and method for high-velocity ground transportation mobile wind power generation are provided. In some implementations, the system comprises a pathway system, a large-scale high-velocity ground transporter, a plurality of on-board turbine-generators, and a plurality of off-board turbine-generators. In some implementations, the method comprises providing the system and generating electricity on-board and off-board the transporter with the system.

An example system for harvesting energy from air vehicle thrust operations includes a runway surface for air vehicle takeoff and landing, where the runway surface comprises a door, and where the door is openable to a cavity positioned below the runway surface. A plurality of wind turbine blades is positioned within the cavity, and the plurality of wind turbine blades are rotatable by air flowing into the cavity. The system also includes a generator coupled to the plurality of wind turbine blades such that the generator produces electricity in response to the rotation of the plurality of wind turbine blades.

An energy harvesting system includes a barrier disposed adjacent to a first traffic lane, the barrier comprising an aperture and a turbine disposed within the aperture. The turbine may be configured to generate electrical power in response to airflow through the aperture and in response to horizontal airflow that is tangential to the barrier and the aperture. In some embodiments, the barrier is disposed between the first traffic lane and a second traffic lane and may function as a traffic median. Consequently, the first traffic lane and the second traffic lane are may be counter-flowing traffic lanes. A method and apparatus corresponding to the above system are also disclosed herein.

An energy harvesting system includes a barrier disposed adjacent to a first traffic lane, the barrier comprising an aperture and a turbine disposed within the aperture. The turbine may be configured to generate electrical power in response to airflow through the aperture and in response to horizontal airflow that is tangential to the barrier and the aperture. In some embodiments, the barrier is disposed between the first traffic lane and a second traffic lane and may function as a traffic median. Consequently, the first traffic lane and the second traffic lane are may be counter-flowing traffic lanes. A method and apparatus corresponding to the above system are also disclosed herein.

A wind turbine for attachment to an upstanding post, the turbine comprising a two-piece mounting bracket; a cylindrical sleeve coupled to the mounting bracket; a turbine blade apparatus rotationally coupled to the sleeve, wherein the axis of the sleeve defines the rotational axis of the turbine blade apparatus, the turbine blade apparatus comprising a lower blade support plate; an upper blade support plate; and two or more turbine blades located between the upper and lower blade supports, wherein a first end of each blade is coupled to the lower blade support and a second end of each blade is coupled to the upper blade support; and an electrical energy generator driven to rotate by the turbine blade apparatus, wherein the electrical energy generator generates electrical energy when the turbine blade apparatus rotates relative to the sleeve.

A method of selling goods to a customer, comprising: loading a variety of goods into a plurality of dispenser robots; receiving an order for goods by a customer over a communications network; causing a delivery vehicle to move along a guideway to at least one location of at least one dispenser robot in the plurality of dispenser robots responsive to receiving the order; causing dispensing of goods from the at least one dispenser robot into the delivery vehicle; causing the delivery vehicle to load onto an aerial tramway responsive to causing dispensing of the goods; causing the delivery vehicle to move to a destination point on aerial tramway; and causing presenting the goods in the delivery vehicle to the customer at the destination point.

A wind turbine comprising a tower and a nacelle, wherein a rotor having at least one rotor blade is disposed on the nacelle, and the rotor executes a rotary motion when the wind turbine is in operation and the rotary motion drives a generator within the nacelle, via a shaft, wherein disposed on the tower of the wind turbine there is a fiber winding, which wraps around a vertical tower axis of the tower of the wind turbine and which is configured to damp a vibration of the tower.

Systems and method for generating reliable renewable energy using mass airflow generated from subterranean locations, such as the movement of railcars (for example, trains, both passenger and cargo) inside an underground tunnel are provided. Micro mass airflow collection equipment (MACE) units may be strategically placed in the underground tunnels and may be used to generate AC or DC power from the mass airflow created by the movement of the trains. The electricity generated from the MACE units can then be used, for example, for propulsion power to reduce the amount of electricity required to be purchased from other sources, such as the local utility company, thereby reducing costs and demand on power generation from non-renewable sources.