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Development Of Solwec Device: A Hybrid Solar And Wave Energy Harvesting System For Onshore Power Generation.
Project Description :

The present innovation relates to designing and developing a wave energy converter system integrated with solar photovoltaic panels to generate solar and wave energy abundantly. the concept of developing a promising hybrid system, the solwec device, mainly focuses on utilizing two abundant renewable energy resources and providing a stable and continuous power supply, addressing the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. renewable energy technologies require standard modeling and hybridization to meet the growing energy demand for urbanization, civilization, industrialization, and sustainable development. the solwec device is equipped with a cylindrical oscillating water column (owc) wave energy converter, one of the popular and promising wave energy converters, and four 100-watt solar photovoltaic panels are installed on the top of the device with suitable angle adjustment and solar tracking system to explore the maximum efficiency of the hybrid system. the working principle of the cylindrical owc wave energy converter is that it is partially submerged in the water and captures the incoming waves as the chamber is open from the bottom. the chamber has an opening at the top where a bidirectional wells turbine is fixed and connected to a generator. solar pv systems utilize an mppt converter to adjust their output based on sunlight intensity. at the same time, the owc device optimizes power generation depending on the inner chamber pressure and airflow through the turbine by holding the air column at specific points in the wave cycle using the latching control. the primary power take-off from a device can be calculated using measurements of interior water surface motion and air chamber pressure. a suitable charge controller for voltage management and maximizing energy extraction and battery storage is added to the system to store the excess energy and balance the output of the hybrid solar-wave system as per user requirements. depending on various wave conditions, the hydrodynamic performance and power output of the cylindrical owc device are analyzed experimentally. the energy generated by four 100-watt standard solar photovoltaic cells with 15% - 20% efficiency and assuming 5 hours of full sunlight daily, approximately 120-150 kwh per annum. with 10 % - 15% efficiency, the owc device can generate approximately 200 kwh of energy per annum depending on various wave conditions, which makes the hybrid system adaptable for sustainable energy generation. both solar and wave energy come with their own deficiencies, which can be resolved by integration. unlike solar panels, which are less effective during cloudy or rainy weather, wecs can continuously generate energy as long as there are waves. the wave energy converter can operate continuously 24/7, which is not affected by time of day or weather conditions in the same way that solar or wind energy can be. even if in harsh conditions or bad weather, the wave energy converter performs effectively. the solwec device can be integrated into smart grid systems, allowing for better energy management and distribution. with a suitable anchoring system and robust design, the solwec device is designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, including high winds, storms, and large waves. the objectives of the particular innovation align with a customizable hybrid system, has flexible structures for easy installation, uses cost-effective material, and is adaptable for coastal and nearshore regions, which represents a cutting-edge solution for harnessing renewable energies.

 
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Project Details :
  • Date : Dec 31,2024
  • Innovator : Rajdip Dey
  • Guide Name : Prof. Santanu Koley, Prof. Morapakala Srinivas
  • University : Birla Institute of Technology & Science
  • Submission Year : 2024
  • Category : Mechanical Engineering
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