Energy Harvesting from Vehicle Accelerated Wind

In a country as large as India, a highly interconnected system of logistical transport is needed. A well -maintained link between roadways, waterways and seaways is crucial for development of the country. The most predominant of these three in India is roadways. A large portion of this country's goods are transported on road and here a gargantuan amount of energy is consumed, and similarly a large portion of the energy is lost and wasted due to drag caused by the wind hitting the transport vehicles. The main motive of this paper is to prove that, by harvesting this wasted energy, a substantial portion of this country, energy demands can be met. Highways are typically situated in exposed areas where wind speeds are often higher compared to urban areas. By installing wind turbines, it's possible to achieve this motive. India has a total highway length of 1,44,000 km and even if the turbines be place on half of this length a massive amount of usable energy can be generated harnessing highway generated wind. Using lighter materials will also ensure that in case of an accident, damages will be minimized. As these turbines need to be compact and low-profile to fit in the highway environment, also they must be carefully positioned to avoid overhead of power lines and roadside barriers; the existing models of wind turbines like HAWT's need to be replaced. For this purpose, Vertical Axis Wind Turbines are potentially suitable for harnessing highway generated wind. Use of lighter and sustainable materials will enhance its aerodynamic abilities and maintenance accessibility. It will provide a seamless integration with existing highways and maximize the dual usability.