Power generation using wind has been extensively utilised, with substantial capacity add-on
worldwide, during recent decades. The wind power energy sector is growing, and has …

Wind energy is crucial for meeting climate and energy sustainability targets. Small wind
turbines (SWTs) have gained significant attention due to their size and adaptability. These …

The blade number of a wind turbine is a critical parameter that significantly affects its near-
wake dynamics. In this study, we focused on the effect of the blade number on the wake of a …

The type of airfoil with small wind turbine blades should be selected based on the wind
potential of the area in which the turbine is used. In this study, 10 low Reynolds number …

Small-scale horizontal-axis wind turbines (SHAWTs) are powerful equipments for wind
energy conversion. Furthermore, the wake vortices generated by SHAWTs are used in …

The internal flow loss characteristics of axial flow turbines (AFT), which are often utilized to
generate hydropower, have not yet been completely explored. The flow loss characteristics …

This work explores the bioinspiration prospects for small-scale wind turbine (SSWT)
designs. Innovative designs used for the first time as wind turbine blades are inspired by …

For the first time, the geometry of the Invelox wind delivery system is optimized in this paper
using a multi-objective surrogate-based optimization method. The feasibility of electricity …

The effective exploitation of renewable energy sources is one of the most effective solutions
to counter the energy, environmental and economic problems associated with the use of …

Generating a high startup torque is a critical factor for the application of small wind turbines
in regions with low wind speed. In the present study, the blades of a small wind turbine were …