Architect Todd R. Harrington has designed the patent-pending Sinergy 1000 hybrid cupola that can produce power from both solar and wind sources. The attractive residential design incorporates a solar panel on the south side roof face and houses a vertical axis wind turbine inside the cupola. The hybrid cupola can be mounted alone or in a series along a roofline without upsetting the neighbors.
While the Sinergy 1000 hybrid cupola isn’t yet available for purchase, the Sinergy Concepts Company is taking inquiries as it waits for the results of its working prototype entry into the 2011 GE Ecomagination Challenge. No matter how the Sinergy 1000 does in the challenge, quick-to-install prefab hybrid cupolas will make it easy to produce energy at home and look great while doing so.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Hybrid Cupolas
- The combination of vertical wind turbines and solar panels in a cupola offers a powerful hybrid solution for residential energy production.
- Attractive Renewable Energy Solutions
- Innovative designs that prioritize aesthetics as well as sustainability are gaining traction in the renewable energy industry.
- Quick-install Prefab Solutions
- Energy companies are pursuing ways to make it easy and affordable for homeowners to implement renewable energy solutions with quick-install prefab options.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Renewable Energy
- The renewable energy industry can benefit from developing hybrid cupolas that offer efficient and appealing solutions for homeowners.
- Homebuilding
- The homebuilding industry can capitalize on the growing demand for homes that seamlessly integrate renewable energy solutions, including hybrid cupolas.
- Manufacturing
- The manufacturing industry can explore opportunities to produce quick-install prefab hybrid cupolas to meet the demand for easy and affordable renewable energy solutions.
