Authors : Chrispin Kakoma; Moses Kaleji

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jan842

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Abstract : This study presents the design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of a flywheel-based energy storage and electricity generation system intended for small-scale and decentralized applications. The system integrates a flywheel, an electric motor, a generator, a rechargeable battery, and a power inverter to store mechanical energy and convert it into usable electrical power. Unlike conventional fossil-fuel-based generators, the proposed system emphasizes energy efficiency, reusability of stored kinetic energy, and environmental sustainability. Experimental results demonstrate that the flywheel- assisted system can stabilize power output, charge a battery effectively, and supply alternating current suitable for domestic loads. The findings suggest that flywheel energy storage systems can complement existing renewable technologies by mitigating intermittency and enhancing energy reliability. This paper contributes to ongoing research on mechanical energy storage by presenting a low-cost prototype suitable for developing regions.

Keywords : Flywheel Energy Storage, Mechanical Battery, Renewable Energy Systems, Kinetic Energy, Power Generation.

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