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In this paper the fabrication of prototype model of solar and wind operated Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) is made using easily available materials like, front wheels of bicycle with ball bearing, half cut PVC pipes, wooden base, solar panels, battery etc. The CADD model of the VAWT is prepared. This VAWT is placed in the medians of highway. The vehicles from both sides of medians accelerate the wind thus increasing its kinetic energy which forces the turbine blades to rotate in clock wise direction. This drives the rotor which is connected to a DC generator, thus producing electricity. The solar panels provided at the top of VAWT absorb solar radiation and generates electricity. An effort is made to produce electricity at low cost. This electricity can be used for multiple applications like smart highway system, toll booths, highway lightening,etc. This VAWT also acts as a barrier for high beam focus lights emitted by vehicles from opposite lanes, thus reducing the risks of accidents