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This initiative aims to transform traditional windmills, which were historically used for mill grinders and irrigation pumps, into green electricity generators, minimizing the need for maintenance in windmill operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\u003Cp>Wind turbines are being built all over the world as part of the global energy transition. However, there are places where the turbines just don’t fit. At the same time, nature conservation often thwarts projects. But does that mean giving up wind power? Not if the students at the HTWG Konstanz have a say. They hope to use small windmills to generate green electricity. Their Sailwind 4 project is focussed on recreating a Greek sail-driven windmill, one of the oldest known devices for using wind energy and today a cultural asset in the Mediterranean region from Turkey to France. Previously used primarily for grinding grain and legumes, these windmills will produce green electricity with a generator in the future. 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The engineers will attach high-tech sails to the latter and connect the shafts to a power generator. A wind speed of 14 m\u002Fs should allow a rotor 4 m in diameter to generate 5 kWp of electricity. The small wind generator could also be combined with a photovoltaic system and battery storage.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\u003Cp>“Local, sustainable power generated with wind and sun has great advantages for many regions because the two complement each other well in terms of climate,” says Schwechten. The systems are to work with as little monitoring and maintenance as possible. “We have set ourselves the mechatronic task of completely automating windmill operation, which is how large wind turbines work,” adds Schwechten. “After all, there are no millers to operate windmills today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\u003Cp>This is where the components igus provides come into play. They include linear guides for motorized sail trimming, slewing ring bearing support for the rotor, and a variety of plain bearings made of high-performance plastics. All igus components are robust, fail-safe, and corrosion-free and require no lubrication or maintenance. 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By integrating advanced lubrication-free polymer bearings and linear guides, these historical structures are being transformed into modern, automated energy generators. This partnership not only supports the next generation of engineers but also demonstrates how retrofitting existing infrastructure can drive the global energy transition. It’s a brilliant example of how industrial expertise can bridge the gap between heritage and sustainable development. We are excited to see how this project evolves as the team begins construction this October. What are your thoughts on retrofitting historical structures for renewable energy? 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