TURBINE GENERATOR POWERED BY ROAD EMBEDDED ROLLER

摘要

A system and method generates electric power by utilizing the kinetic energy of vehicles travelling over a road way. Embodiments include a roller embedded in the road way that is at least partially exposed and disposed to receive vehicle traffic so that vehicles spin the roller which in response provides output torque to a turbine generator that produces electricity for output to a power grid.

主权项

1. A turbine generator system, comprising:
a turbine generator including power output to a controller circuit; and a roller coupled to the turbine generator and configured to drive the turbine generator, the roller protruding from a roadway to spin as a vehicle travels over the roadway and the roller.