Portable Wind Turbine: A Compact Solution for Off-Grid Energy
University
Shawnee State University
Major
electromechanical Engineering
Student Type
Undergraduate Student
Presentation Types
Oral Group Presentation (Live)
Keywords:
Portability, Efficiency, Design, Sustainability
Abstract
With the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, portable renewable energy sources are increasingly important, especially in off-grid and emergency situations. The need for a compact, reliable wind turbine that can be easily transported and set up in remote areas drives the development of this project. The primary objective of this project was to design and construct a portable wind turbine capable of generating clean energy in off-grid environments. The turbine was required to be lightweight, durable, and efficient, with easy assembly and disassembly for portability. The design process involved selecting appropriate materials, creating aerodynamic blades, and optimizing power generation components for efficiency. Taking previous projects from the internet were used to gauge what setup would be most suitable for our application. Iterative improvements were made based on the results of those projects, ensuring the final design met power output and durability requirements.
Human and Animal Subjects
no
IRB or IACUC Approval
yes
Faculty Mentor Name
Jeong Ok
Faculty Mentor Title
Professor
Faculty Mentor Department
Engineering Technologies
Recommended Citation
Journey, Ethan and Taylor, Jacob, "Portable Wind Turbine: A Compact Solution for Off-Grid Energy" (2025). Celebration of Scholarship. 3.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2025/session1/3
Location
LIB 204
Portable Wind Turbine: A Compact Solution for Off-Grid Energy
LIB 204
With the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, portable renewable energy sources are increasingly important, especially in off-grid and emergency situations. The need for a compact, reliable wind turbine that can be easily transported and set up in remote areas drives the development of this project. The primary objective of this project was to design and construct a portable wind turbine capable of generating clean energy in off-grid environments. The turbine was required to be lightweight, durable, and efficient, with easy assembly and disassembly for portability. The design process involved selecting appropriate materials, creating aerodynamic blades, and optimizing power generation components for efficiency. Taking previous projects from the internet were used to gauge what setup would be most suitable for our application. Iterative improvements were made based on the results of those projects, ensuring the final design met power output and durability requirements.
