iF Design - Vela 9 - Portable Wind Turbine

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Sustainable Portable Energy Generator

Vela 9 is a compact, foldable, and lightweight wind turbine with a focus on rapid set up without requiring tools. The final design is a 20W turbine that can be dismounted into a foldable umbrella structure and a compact housing for electronics and generator, both fitting easily into any backpack. Essential to the compact design are textile blades made of discarded sail material and a screwless folding mechanism. Tension provided by the fiberglass rods keeps them in an aerofoil shape. The design carefully considers appropriate bearings, waterproof connections, power transfer, and guy-wire attachment points to provide stability.

JURY STATEMENT

An essential, well-developed solution that merges functionality with usability. The product has been conceived to be compact, lightweight and easy to maintain. A long-lasting solution that leverages discarded material to generate ocean energy.

WINNER STATEMENT

We are greatly honored to receive such an important recognition of the work and dedication we've invested in this project. We will leverage this affirmation to continue the development of Vela 9, investigating its potential even further.

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