The Skystream Hybrid 6 Combines the Two Most Popular Renewable Sources
Omar Yusuf — October 13, 2011 — Eco
References: atrsolartech & treehugger
While the solar and wind power industries have certainly overcome technical and logistical challenges with overwhelming success in recent weeks, the Skystream Hybrid 6 hopes to pool the research efforts and hardware development of both markets together!
In earnestness, the Skystream Hybrid 6 boasts a relatively simple, minimalist design: six solar panels are attached to a wind turbine's central stack, allowing both mechanisms to effectively collect energy. A GPS-controlled tracking system rotates both the solar cells and turbine in order to capitalize on the available sunlight and wind streams, increasing the energy yield by 30%. The combination of technologies means that the entire tower has a more sleek profile, costs less and ultimately requires less bureaucratic negotiation to install. According to developer ATR Solar Tech, units will be available for purchase beginning this month, though the price remains up in the air.
In earnestness, the Skystream Hybrid 6 boasts a relatively simple, minimalist design: six solar panels are attached to a wind turbine's central stack, allowing both mechanisms to effectively collect energy. A GPS-controlled tracking system rotates both the solar cells and turbine in order to capitalize on the available sunlight and wind streams, increasing the energy yield by 30%. The combination of technologies means that the entire tower has a more sleek profile, costs less and ultimately requires less bureaucratic negotiation to install. According to developer ATR Solar Tech, units will be available for purchase beginning this month, though the price remains up in the air.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Renewable Energy - The Skystream Hybrid 6 combines solar and wind power to maximize energy production.
2. Minimizing Installation Costs - The Skystream Hybrid 6's sleek design reduces bureaucratic negotiations and lowers installation costs.
3. Increased Energy Yield - The Skystream Hybrid 6's GPS-controlled tracking system boosts energy production by 30%.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The Skystream Hybrid 6 disrupts the solar and wind power industries by combining their technologies for more efficient energy production.
2. Green Technology - The Skystream Hybrid 6 presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of green technology by offering a hybrid renewable energy solution.
3. Sustainable Infrastructure - The Skystream Hybrid 6 introduces disruptive innovation in the sustainable infrastructure industry, providing a more cost-effective and efficient renewable energy option.
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