Low noise emission, aesthetic design, omni-directionality, and efficient operation in turbulent
wind conditions make vertical axis wind turbines promising devices to harness wind energy …

Wind energy is a clean and renewable energy source. The Darrieus vertical-axis wind
turbine has the potential to be an efficient wind turbine with numerous applications. Various …

The three-dimensional tip loss effect is a critical phenomenon affecting the performance of
vertical-axis wind turbines. The vortices on the blades become more complex with the …

Choosing an optimal Savonius vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) arrangement that delivers
the largest power coefficient is a significant challenge. So, in this paper, an optimization of …

After the energy crisis in the 1970s, studies on alternative electrical energy production
processes gained more importance especially considering the possibility of a new energy …

Straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbines (SB-VAWTs) are increasingly recognized as a
favorable choice for wind energy systems in both urban and offshore environments. This …

Omnidirectionality and simple design make VAWTs more attractive compared to HAWTs in
highly turbulent and harsh operational environments including low wind speed conditions …

Vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) with helical blades are being interested in urban areas
due to the low dependency on the wind direction and also due to low noise production. In …

Horizontal and vertical-axis wind turbines have long been used to generate electricity in
open areas by utilizing horizontal wind flow. Under certain conditions, for example in multi …

To investigate the effect of structural parameters on the aerodynamic characteristics of a
Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (SB-VAWT), a 4-bladed SB-VAWT without an …