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 world's focus is shifting towards solar and wind energies which are primarily
contributing to renewable energy. Wind turbines are subdivided into horizontal axis wind …

In this study, a novel optimization technique called the Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm based
on Blade Element Momentum Theory (ABC-BEM) was developed and applied for the first …

A Savonius rotor is a Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) that converts wind force into torque
on a rotating shaft. The poor efficiency of this rotor is caused by the unfavorable negative …

Savonius rotor is an attractive type of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) for small-scale and
urban applications, due to its simplicity in design and self-starting capability. However …

Some recent studies show that the aerodynamic efficiency of the Savonius wind turbine can
be improved by adding a properly designed deflector upstream of the rotor blade. However …

A numerical data set will be developed to assist in the design of Savonius wind turbines. The
main objective of study is to improve Savonius turbine blade designs to increase torque …

Nowadays, considering the importance of energy and the important role of wind in energy
production, the present study investigates increasing the power coefficient of wind turbines …

Small-scale vertical-axis wind power generation technologies such as Savonius wind
turbines are gaining popularity in suburban and urban settings. Although vertical-axis wind …

In this paper, an attempt has been made to highlight major developments of vertical axis
wind turbines (VAWTs) in the last few decades. The effects of various design parameters …