ACCIONA's Hybrid Turbine Marks Net-Zero Milestone in Spain
ACCIONA has pioneered a unique energy solution in Spain. The company installed flexible organic solar panels on an eolic generator tower in the Brenha, Albacete eolic park. This innovative hybrid turbine can harness both wind and solar energy simultaneously, marking a significant step towards the United Kingdom's net-zero goal by 2050.
The organic solar panels used in this project are notable for their flexibility and carbon-based composition. They were developed by Dr. Joe King of the University of Liverpool, who led the creation of the hybrid turbine. Meanwhile, Dr. Tsz Ho Chan from the University of Sheffield contributed to the development of a wind tunnel integrated with solar cells, further advancing this hybrid technology.
ACCIONA's Energy Division has dubbed this a global pioneering solution for hybridization between eolic and photovoltaic energy. The installed photovoltaic system has a peak power of 9.36 kilowatts (kWp) and utilises Heliatek technology. This innovation could help reduce energy costs, which have soared in the last year, by increasing the efficiency of renewable energy generation.
ACCIONA's hybrid turbine in Brenha demonstrates the potential of energy hybridization. By combining wind and solar power, it paves the way for more efficient and cost-effective renewable energy solutions. As the United Kingdom strives for a decarbonized society, such innovations are crucial for achieving the net-zero target by 2050.
