Smart Renewable Energy System for Highways Using VAWT, Solar and Smart Applications

Abstract: The demand for clean, renewable, and uninterrupted energy is rapidly increasing across the globe. This project presents a hybrid energy generation system designed for highway environments, utilizing both vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) and solar panels to harvest energy from natural resources and vehicular movement. The wind energy is captured through the VAWT placed along the divider where air disturbance from passing vehicles is prominent, while solar panels capture sunlight during the day. The collected energy is stored in a battery and utilized for various applications such as automatic street lighting, electric vehicle charging, and wireless mobile charging. This dual-source system enhances power reliability and reduces dependency on non-renewable sources. The overall aim is to develop an efficient, eco-friendly energy system that supports smart highway infrastructure and aligns with sustainable development goals.

Keywords: Hybrid energy, vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT), solar power, smart street lighting, EV charging, wireless charging, renewable energy, highway infrastructure.