Highway Wind Power Generation

Description:

The “Highway Wind Power Generation” is an innovative working model for students that demonstrates how wind energy from moving vehicles can be harnessed to generate electricity. This project simulates a small-scale wind power system that converts the kinetic energy of highway winds into usable electrical power for applications like streetlights or charging stations.

The model is constructed on a 40 × 50 cm Foam Board or Sun Board base, representing a highway with a wind turbine system. The system operates as follows:

• Wind Turbine Mechanism:
  • A cycle spoke and straws are used to create rotating turbine blades that spin when air from passing vehicles pushes them.
  • The spinning turbine is connected to a copper wire coil (35mm gauge) and a zinc plate, allowing for the generation of electrical energy.
  • Neodymium magnets placed near the coil create electromagnetic induction, generating a current.
• Power Regulation & Output:
  • The generated electricity is processed through a 7805 voltage regulator to ensure a stable 5V power supply.
  • A 5V relay and IN4007 diode help protect the circuit and improve power efficiency.
  • A BC547 transistor and resistors ensure smooth current flow.
  • Battery Clip & Connecting Wires store and distribute the generated power.
  • An LDR Module (Light Dependent Resistor) can be added to automatically turn on LED lights at night, demonstrating a real-world application for smart highway lighting.

This project provides hands-on learning in renewable energy, electromagnetic induction, and sustainable highway infrastructure, showcasing how highways can be transformed into power-generating systems using wind energy from moving vehicles.