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Wind energy out of a 3D printer: pilot project for energy-autonomous schools

Dr. Yilmaz Uygun, a professor at Constructor University in Bremen in collaboration with the district of Friesland, is developing a project that focuses on wind energy. The goal is to further develop and validate a proprietary vertical-axis wind turbine, which will be manufactured using the world’s largest industrial 3D printer in delta design. The turbines will serve as a sustainable energy source, primarily for schools.

A pilot project for energy self-sufficient schools is starting in the Friesland district, where school buildings will be equipped with vertical-axis wind turbines. A research group led by Prof. Uygun is developing these vertical wind turbines, which will be manufactured in a 3D printer on the campus in Bremen and tested as part of the project. This will create a test field that will provide important data and experience for technology transfer.

The current energy crisis is making it difficult for schools to cover their high energy consumption with renewable energies. High requirements, such as the ban on horizontal wind turbines, and inefficient solar panels complicate the situation.

“With this project, we are breaking new ground in urban energy generation on this scale for the first time, with the aim of making public properties energy self-sufficient. After successful testing at the Hohenkirchen Secondary School, the project is to be scaled up easily and quickly so as to contribute to the energy transition,” said Prof. Uygun.

The funding from the Northwest Metropolitan Region supports project ideas related to resource efficiency, resource conservation and the energy transition. In addition to Prof. Uygun’s project, two other campaigns from the funding fund of the states of Bremen and Lower Saxony received awards: One shows potential for saving drinking water, the other explores recycling options for residual and commercial waste.

Find out more about the Constructor University at jacobsuniversity.blog.


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