Proposal
CIG Member
WG1 – Project Coordination
- Concept Development
- Technical Coordination
- Technical economic optimization
- Social impact
- Intellectual property
- Business plan
WG 2 – Structural design, Energy Harvesters (EH) and sustainability
- Energy Harvesters (EH): Design and integrate vibration-based EH systems into the structure to maximize energy recovery from structural dynamics.
- Develop lightweight, modular, and customizable structural components using advanced additive manufacturing (AM) techniques.
- Incorporate stability-enhancing features, such as base-integrated batteries, to lower the center of gravity and improve resistance to extreme wind forces.
- Sustainability, conduct life cycle assessments (LCA) to minimize environmental impact and material usage.
- Optimize design for recyclability and long-term sustainability in various deployment scenarios (onshore and offshore)
- Implement a digital twin-based monitoring system for remote operation and predictive maintenance.
WG 3 – Solar Photovoltaics (PV)
- Optimize PV systems for hybrid integration with VAWTs and EHs.
- Explore the use of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solutions to enhance energy yield in high solar irradiation regions.
- Analyze efficiency under diverse environmental conditions.
- Consider the use of advanced materials and coatings to improve durability and energy conversion.
- Design modular PV arrays adaptable to remote, urban, and offshore environments.
WG 4 – Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT)
- Develop and optimize VAWTs to maximize efficiency and reliability in diverse wind conditions.
- Explore aerodynamic and structural innovations for low-maintenance, high-yield turbine designs.
- Ensure seamless operation and energy flow between VAWTs, PV systems, and EHs, supported by the smart energy management system.
- Conduct simulations to evaluate real-world performance.
WG 5 – Energy Storage and system integration and management
- Develop and optimize advanced energy storage technologies suitable for modular hybrid systems.
- Incorporate base-integrated batteries to improve structural stability and efficient space usage.
- Design a robust energy management system to harmonize energy flow between VAWTs, PV systems, EHs, and storage.
- Ensure compatibility with both grid-connected and standalone operations.
- Utilize AI-based automation for real-time decision-making and load balancing.
