Abstract
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the technical feasibility of a triple-effect green energy generator that combines a small wind turbine, a solar water heater, and a thermo electric power generator, with the aim of providing a theoretical basis and design strategy for future product development and application. Based on the results of the previous two quality function development (QFD) studies, the study integrates the key user requirements, corresponding engineering specifications and key components to further investigate the maturity and feasibility of the constituent technologies. In this study, the technology readiness level (TRL) served as the evaluation method, and it was found that the integrated design of triple-effect green energy generators appears highly feasible for wind and solar energy, but there are still technical challenges in heat and power conversion and modular integration. The results of the study can be used as a basis for the technical evaluation model of green energy products and provide potential avenues for subsequent R&D and industrial applications.
Keywords
Hybrid renewable system; Renewable energy; Technology readiness level
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.129
Citation
Liu, S.,and Wei, Y.(2025) Technical Readiness Level Assessment of Triple-Effect Green Energy Generator: Based on the Results of Quality Function Development, in Chang, C.-Y., and Hsu, Y. (eds.), IASDR 2025: Design Next, 02-05 December, Taiwan. https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.129
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Conference Track
Track 8 - Circular/Sustainable Design
Technical Readiness Level Assessment of Triple-Effect Green Energy Generator: Based on the Results of Quality Function Development
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the technical feasibility of a triple-effect green energy generator that combines a small wind turbine, a solar water heater, and a thermo electric power generator, with the aim of providing a theoretical basis and design strategy for future product development and application. Based on the results of the previous two quality function development (QFD) studies, the study integrates the key user requirements, corresponding engineering specifications and key components to further investigate the maturity and feasibility of the constituent technologies. In this study, the technology readiness level (TRL) served as the evaluation method, and it was found that the integrated design of triple-effect green energy generators appears highly feasible for wind and solar energy, but there are still technical challenges in heat and power conversion and modular integration. The results of the study can be used as a basis for the technical evaluation model of green energy products and provide potential avenues for subsequent R&D and industrial applications.