Using and combining different types of Green Techs to generate more electricity

(Last update : 27/10/2024)

INTRODUCTION

In recent years, Green Tech experts and industry leaders have made incredible strides in developing technologies centered on specific types of renewable energy — solar panels, wind turbines, and biomass facilities, each receiving concentrated investment and research.

However, this focused approach has led to a siloed mentality, where the potential synergy between these technologies is often overlooked. By specializing in only one energy source, companies miss out on the efficiency and reliability benefits that come from hybrid systems where solar, wind, hydro, and biomass complement one another.

Indeed, too often the industry emphasizes technological improvements within each energy type, such as higher-efficiency solar panels or larger wind turbines, but overlooks innovative combinations that could amplify their strengths. For example, wind and solar complement each other naturally — sunny days can be paired with calm winds, while cloudy, stormy weather often brings stronger gusts. Similarly, rainwater harvesting on rooftops could be coupled with micro-hydro systems to generate power on rainy days when solar is less effective.

Creative integration of these diverse resources would stabilize energy supply and lessen dependence on backup systems or fossil fuels, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient energy grid.

In the following lines, I'll present an example of a machine that would combine different types of renewable powers to generate maximum electricity.

I call this machine "The Fountain of infinite power".

THE FOUNTAIN OF INFINITE POWER

Imagine a beautiful fountain in a public park or garden. In the middle of the fountain, there is a beautiful stone sculpture of a windmill. (see image below)

The roof of the windmill is covered in solar panels and the blades of the windmill are functional so they'll spin when wind hits them.

The sculpture is generating electricity thanks to solar and wind power, not a bad start, but it doesn't stop there.

The fountain seems "normal" but the water surrounding the main stone sculpture in the middle is actually 30 feet deep. Indeed, the fountain collects and stores rainwater. When it rains, the water rises and so does the sculpture because the base of the sculpture is made of wood.

When the rain stops, the water level and the sculpture slowly start to drop. As they're moving downwards, the water is pushed with great force through pipes strategically placed aroud the fountain.

The water moves through the pipes and enters special turbines (see Turbulent turbines, belgium company) that begin to spin.

After passing through the turbines (and generating electricity), the water enters a second bassin where the water will be filtered by special plants that are capable of removing pollution.

Once the water is filtered, it is sent to small canals that will carry it to different parts of the city (water reservoirs, crops, gardens etc...).

CONCLUSION

The Fountain of infinite power is a great example of what could be achieved by combining different types of renewable powers. I can't believe that no one has thought of building this type of machine.