Optimized triboelectric wind generator for energy generation on Mars: implementation strategies
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https://doi.org/10.37711/repiama.2025.2.1.4Keywords:
triboelectric generators, Mars, Martian environment, renewable energy, technology integrationAbstract
The exploration and possible colonization of Mars presents the challenge of developing energy solutions that are adapted to the planet's unique environment.In this context, triboelectric generators (TEGs) stand out as an innovative option by harnessing the soft martian breezes and operating without complex moving parts to produce electricity in low-pressure atmospheric conditions, with minimal risk of failure and reduced maintenance. The objective of this research was to advance the technological development of TEGs for application in extreme environments. This study identifies suitable areas for installation, investigates alternative materials that could improve their performance, proposes new accessories to optimize their energy production capacity, and explores their use as a complement to renewable energy sources on Mars. The implementation of these generators could have immediate applications in future Mars missions and thus lay the groundwork for the development of adaptive energy technologies in extraterrestrial environments
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