Smart Wind Market is Expanding Rapidly with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Introducing Its Next-Generation Wind Turbine SG 3.4-145

 

Smart Wind is a revolutionary concept and has been around for quite some time. This is a concept that combines wind power with remote control turbines. The idea behind this new technology is to provide homeowners with the ability to produce free electricity at home SMART is an acronym for system management atmospheric resources through technology. Smart wind is a combination of management technologies and wind turbine siting, which would create electricity in a cost-effective manner. Governments of many countries are focused on reducing pollution and consumption of conventional fuels as well as increase the use of renewable power sources such as wind, hydro, geothermal, and biofuels. Since the demand for electricity is increasing significantly, the use of SMART wind technologies is expected to witness massive adoption in the near future. As per the World Bank, electric power consumption in India reached 804.514 kWh per capita in 2014, increasing from 640.395 kWh per capita in 2010. According to the Our World in Data, in 2019, Asia Pacific consumed 71,544 TWh of energy. Such high consumption of electricity suggests growth in the smart wind market in the near future.

MART Wind combines the use of two technologies: the horizontal axis and vertical axis turbines. This enables it to use the wind's kinetic energy and convert it into electrical energy. Since vertical axis turbines require the use of shafts in order to rotate, horizontal axis turbines have a tendency to be more compact. SMART Wind is actually a small wind turbine that measures less than 1 square meter. It uses the power of the wind to generate power. Just like other wind turbine technologies, it also employs the concept of the force of air against the rotation of the rotor blades. In this case, the wind turbine rotates in a horizontal direction. The U.S. has emerged as the leading player in the smart wind market with high production of renewable energy in the country. Furthermore, there is a solid platform for this market in both Europe and the Asia Pacific due to the high demand for electricity. 

One of the biggest problems that many people face is the reliability of the wind. It will either blow too hard or too soft, causing your electrical lines to be blown to oblivion. The best part about these systems is that they can be built by anyone. One of the major advantages of SMART wind is the low cost of electricity per unit. As per the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), unsubsidized costs of this energy generation methodology in the U.S. range from US$ 32 to 62 per MWh in 2016. Such low cost of electricity can stimulate the growth of SMART wind market. Regardless, SMART wind requires high upfront cost and is a threat to the wildlife, which could restrict growth of the smart wind market.

Recently, in July 2020, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy launched its next-generation wind turbine SG 3.4-145.