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TDR Foundation, a not for profit organisation, has developed a green technology in the field of wind energy which has potential of generating energy at lower cost. Rakesh Aggarwal who has previously worked with ISRO and heads the TDR Foundation said the groundbreaking drag cum lift wind turbine concept provides a solution to harness wind energy efficiently, addressing the increasing demand of green electricity.

Talking to mediapersons here,he said the design of this wind turbine technology has been validated by BITS, Goa and the patent has been
obtained in all major jurisdictions, including India, the US, Australia, Russia, New Zealandand all European countries. He said the efficiency of the TDR Foundation’s wind turbine design has turned out tobe 1.8 times cheaper than the existing conventional wind turbines and less than half of the cost of solar energy.

Another advantage of this technology, Aggarwal said, was that it can be fabricated and installed at the site. He said it is adaptable from a few Kilowatts to a few Megawatts as its system optimizes drag force into torque. He said it can generate electricity from wind speeds of a few kilometres per hour to above 200 kilometres per hour. Claiming it to be a game changing concept, he said this technology has the capacity to
meet the energy needs of India and other countries with cheap green energy making fossilm fuels irrelevant.

He said the technology needs the attention of the government and major stakeholders in the field for the implementation.

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The Pioneer News 02 September 2024, English Edition – A team led by a former ISRO scientist Rakesh Aggarwal has developed cost-effective green efficient GURV Technology in wind sector, offering a promising solution to support India’s ambitious targets for Carbon Net Zero by 2070. Validated by BITS, Goa, this groundbreaking technology based on ‘drag cum lift wind turbine’ concept is patented in several major jurisdictions, including India, the US, Australia, Russia, New Zealand and European countries.

Talking about its key features, Aggarwal explained the technology utilises a unique design that creates a rotational vortex effect, which significantly increases the amount of wind energy captured by the turbine blades. This results in a higher conversion rate of wind energy into electrical power when compared to the conventional turbines. “It achieves this by optimising airflow and reducing the wear and tear on turbine components, leading to lower maintenance costs and a longer lifespan,” said the senior scientist, an expert in electric and control designs. Aggarwal noted that it took him 3-4 years to develop the technology, which he feels can be a game changer in the green sector as it can adapt to various wind speeds “These GARV turbines are capable of operating efficiently across a wide range of wind speeds, from low to very high. This adaptability ensures consistent energy generation even in areas with fluctuating wind conditions.”

Similar to other innovations in green technology, GARV wind turbines developed under the umbrella of TDR Foundation, a non-profit organisation can be fabricated and installed locally, reducing transportation costs and supporting local manufacturing industries. “A unique feature of this wind turbine technology is its adaptability, it can be fabricated and installed directly at the site and can handle a range of capacities from a few kilowatts to several megawatts. The system optimise es drag force into torque, enabling it to generate electricity from very low wind speeds to speeds exceeding 200 km/h,” said Aggarwal. He said the turbines can generate electricity from wind speeds of a few kilometres per hour to above 200 kilometres per hour and has the capacity to meet the energy needs of India and other countries with cheap green energy making fossil fuels irrelevant.

Its innovative approach and cost advantages make it a potential game-changer in the wind energy sector, offering economically viable alternative to conventional energy sources, said Agarwal, reflecting on
his childhood dream of developing an indigenous concept, which also aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Made in India’ and ‘Go local Go Vocal.’

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We are getting good response to partner with us in our project, for taking this patented innovation to another level. A recent visit by our team to IIT Roorkee was very successful for a scientific testing of the turbine using the wind tunnel available in the mechanical department. We are looking forward to an agreement to start the validation project soon.