soleolico unveils rotating solar panels on wind turbine that can generate green energy 24/7

‘Sails’ by soleolico with 3D-printed coating

On October 6th, at the Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander, energy company Soleolico introduced what it calls the world’s first wind turbine with photovoltaic panels anchored on rotating blades that capture wind and solar energy to generate electricity 24/7. Soleolico terms it as ‘sails,’ where its technology encapsulates a patented magnetic system to calibrate the wind orientation of each wind turbine with solar panels to absorb energy at 360 degrees.

Soleolico says that the foundation of its wind turbine with solar panels comprises over ten years of research and 30 prototypes, alongside patents and designs that combine wind and solar generation and storage in a single unit. The energy company also incorporates a type of 3D-printed coating (more about this below) by LaMáquina using Pure.Tech technology, which can absorb and convert carbon emissions into purified clean air. A Soleolico unit is installed outside the Palacio de la Magdalena until October 9th for public viewing.

images courtesy of Soleolico | photos by Xavier d’Arquer of Doblestudio

Solar panels on wind turbine for 24/7 energy

Soleolico integrates 3D printing technology into its wind turbine with solar panels to create its own surface that can eliminate greenhouse gases. In fact, the preliminary design unveiled shows a wind turbine covered with bark- and trunk-like white structure, which comes from the Pure.Tech technology of LaMáquina, a collaborator for the project. In a report compiled by Soleolico, the energy company says that its ‘sails’ are affordable and operate without external electric stations.

Since it harnesses green energy from both wind and solar, its technology can ensure consistent energy availability. The company also claims that its design is versatile and compact to reduce complex installation processes and avoid soil disruption. It comes in three models, including the Bespoke one designed by architect Firàs Safieddine who is responsible for its 3D-printed exterior and another model that can be directly injected into high-voltage transmission lines and electric towers.

Soleolico presentation of Sails at Santander

Soleolico states that its wind turbine with solar panels can generate a performance rating up to 25% higher than present wind turbines and that when installed alongside other Soleolico units, the feedback effect between them can increase efficiency by approximately 15 percent. The energy company also claims that its technology can generate no noise, operate at a low speed, and enable birds to safely rest on top of the wind turbine.

For businesses and entrepreneurs, Soleolico says that its solar panels can be adapted to display desired banners, advertisements, and corporate colors for commercial publicity. As of publishing the story, Soleolico is yet to announce the mass production of its product, but its first model displayed outside the Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander, Spain, may cue the public into what is to come with its 24/7 renewable energy.

Bespoke model designed by Firàs Safieddine