MUMBAI, India, Jan. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541125127 A) filed by Vikneswaran; Dr. M. S. Nitin; Dr. T. Elangovan; Dr. A. Santhosh Kumar; and Srm Institute Of Science And Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 11, 2025, for 'smart rainwater energy harvesting with 3d-printed kaplan turbines.'
Inventor(s) include Vikneswaran; Dr. M. S. Nitin; Dr. T. Elangovan; Dr. A. Santhosh Kumar; Trayansh Kumar Sahu; Darsh Maheswari; Ambikesh Bandyopadhyay; and Yogesh Chandra.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 2, under issue no. 01/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "This invention introduces a rainwater-powered electricity generation system featuring a novel integration of a modified Kaplan turbine within pipeline infrastructure. The system channels collected rainwater through pipes equipped with 3D-printed Kaplan turbines, converting the kinetic and potential energy of the flow into electrical energy. Unlike traditional hydropower systems, which require large reservoirs or dams, this compact design enables decentralised, small-scale energy generation in both urban and rural environments. The adjustable-blade turbine ensures efficient performance under variable flow conditions, while the use of cost-effective, biodegradable materials, such as PLA, supports sustainable fabrication. This invention offers a scalable, eco-friendly, and low-maintenance solution for renewable energy generation, with the modified pipe-integrated Kaplan turbine as the primary innovative element for patent protection."
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