The Idea
Eolito was created in 2017 to investigate renewable energy sources and particularly wind energy. Wind power has been used for over 100 years, but classical turbines have some critical issues that make them not accessible for small energy productions. Our goal at Eolito is to allow everyone to make the most of this sustainable source.
Present time
Traditional turbines have a horizontal axis: they generate a lot of energy but they only work when the wind blows in a certain direction, because the rotor is parallel to the direction of the wind.
They are often found in wide open spaces because they are heavy and noisy, which makes them unsuitable for self-production in individual houses.
How Does It Work
The turbine converts the kinetic rotational energy generated by the wind into electrical energy. Its omni-directionality allows it to generate energy regardless of the direction of the wind.
The wing profile of the blades is designed to have maximum thrust even in low wind speed conditions and optimize energy production.
The Process
Every section of the team has a specific role, but they communicate and work together to develop and improve the wind turbine. The team has built various prototypes of the turbine and is constantly experimenting with new layouts for the blades and rotor. Every piece is either built in our laboratories or in a dedicated company, and then assembled in our office at Politecnico di Torino.
The next steps
The goal of this project is ultimately to create a capillary network of wind turbines in a city environment, to supply clean energy to individual houses. Developed by students who will be the future of our planet, this project wants to spread awareness on environment issues and offer a sustainable alternative to traditional non-renewable energy sources.