The Vertical Axis Wind Turbine is a wind power generation design that puts the main rotor shaft transverse to the wind. The main components of the system are located at the base of the tower on which the vertical blades sit.
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A vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) is a type of wind turbine where the main rotor shaft is set transverse to the wind while the main components are located at the base of the turbine. This arrangement allows the generator and gearbox to be located close to the ground, facilitating service and repair.
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) represent a unique form of power-generating technology. Historically, they have been relegated to fulfilling a small niche market in commercially available wind turbines due to their "yaw-less" design.
A vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) is a type of wind turbine where the main rotor shaft is set vertically. Unlike horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs), VAWTs can operate regardless of wind direction. This makes them suitable for urban environments where wind direction is constantly changing.
With perpendicular-to-the-earth blades that circle a tower—merry-go-round style—a lone vertical axis turbine harvests energy from the wind differently, but not more efficiently, than its horizontal brethren.
When wind blows on a vertical-axis turbine, only a fraction of the blades generate torque while the other parts merely ''go along for the ride''. The result is comparably reduced efficiency in power generation.
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A major benefit of vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) compared with their (upwind) horizontal counterparts (HAWTs) is that they can draw wind from all directions while not needing a yaw system. A main disadvantage compared with modern, large-scale HAWTs is much lower aerodynamic efficiency.