SMRAAD’s 500kW Wind-Solar Hybrid System Powers Wuxi’s EV Charging Ecosystem
Parking lots are no longer just spaces for vehicle storage—they are emerging as frontiers for urban renewable energy, and SMRAAD’s latest project in Wuxi brings this vision to life at scale. The 2025-completed distributed grid-connected system, featuring 500kW H-type vertical axis wind turbines paired with solar panels, transforms a sprawling urban parking lot into a major clean energy hub for new energy vehicle (NEV) charging piles, as vividly captured in the aerial photograph.
Set against Wuxi’s modern commercial buildings, the project’s design marries large-scale functionality with aesthetic integration. Colorfully accented H-type vertical axis wind turbines tower above expansive solar canopies that stretch across hundreds of parking bays, creating a robust, layered clean energy infrastructure. This hybrid setup solves the critical issue of renewable energy intermittency at an industrial volume: the 500kW wind turbines harness urban wind energy around the clock, while the solar arrays generate peak power during daylight hours, ensuring a consistent, high-capacity energy supply for the on-site EV charging stations.
Tailored explicitly for dense urban settings, the modular H-type turbine array offers unrivaled advantages for large parking lot deployment. Their omni-directional wind capture eliminates the need for complex yaw mechanisms, their low-noise operation complies with strict urban environmental standards, and their vertical footprint maximizes space efficiency—critical for a site serving hundreds of vehicles daily. The solar canopies further deliver dual value, shielding cars from harsh weather while contributing significantly to the system’s overall energy output.
Annual projections show the system will produce over 600,000 kWh of green energy, supporting more than 24,000 EV charges and cutting carbon emissions by 450 metric tons. Surplus power is fed into the local grid, bolstering Wuxi’s energy resilience and accelerating the city’s progress toward carbon neutrality.
“Urban spaces hold untapped potential for large-scale renewable energy, and parking lots are the perfect canvas,” said SMRAAD’s project lead. “This 500kW wind-solar hybrid system demonstrates how we can integrate utility-grade clean energy directly into daily mobility, making sustainable transportation a scalable reality for Wuxi’s growing urban community.”
This Wuxi project reinforces SMRAAD’s expertise in designing scenario-specific, large-capacity renewable solutions, blurring the lines between urban infrastructure and green energy generation.
