INTEGRATED BOUY WIND ENERGY SYSTEM
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The pressing demand for sustainable and clean energy has sparked increased interest in offshore
wind technologies that are flexible, dependable, and reasonably priced. The design and building
of an Integrated Buoy Wind Energy System (IBWES), a floating platform that combined wind
energy harvesting and buoyancy stability. Its purpose was to overcome the shortcomings of
traditional fixed offshore wind structures, especially in shallow and intermediate oceans where
bottom conditions and installation costs are major obstacles. The design process included material
selection, stability analysis, and hydrodynamic modeling to guarantee that the buoy has sufficient
buoyancy and resistance to sea forces. A small-scale prototype with a vertical-axis wind turbine
installed for energy generation was constructed using lightweight, corrosion-resistant materials.
Following construction, controlled performance testing was conducted to assess power production,
stability, and efficiency.
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