Prospecção patentária em tecnologias de geração de energia elétrica por matriz eólica para uso em áreas urbanas

Objective of the study: To investigate through technological prospecting patents in the generation of wind energy within urban environments, aiming to generate new options for the transition of electrical energy through a clean and sustainable matrix, meeting concepts of smart cities.Methodology: The study was carried out in a relevant patent base, such as in journals, observing the volume of patents in the technological area of interest in an exploratory nature, with a prospective objective, for an evaluation in technological intelligence.Main results: In the volume of technologies for wind power generation, which are possible within urban areas, there is a quantitative yet reduced amount of possible generators for use in urban areas, contrasted to traditional technologies already explored, able to meet the objective of the study, which is to identify opportunities for the transition of electric power through a clean and sustainable matrix, meeting concepts of smart cities, generating new business models and therefore in unfolding new developments.Theoretical/methodological contributions: It contributes with studies based on technological intelligence that generate opportunities for a deeper analysis of available technologies for this replacement in our energy matrix since Brazil is a protagonist in Latin America in wind power generation.Contributions of the association/management: This research contributes to the study and use of new opportunities for wind power generation within urban areas with lower socio-environmental impact and business generation in a domestic environment.