The development of the vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) solves several of these issues. In addition, the turbines are typically closer to the ground and the gearbox replacement is simpler and ...

Why are we still not making the most of offshore wind? And how can innovative vertical-axis wind turbines make a difference? What are the benefits of offshore wind energy? The wind in the sea is ...

Although there are several vertical axis wind turbines listed on greenterrafirma’s page, the one built with 55 gallon drums was especially interesting to us. Although the spouse approval ...

101, pp. 12–56. Kirke, B.K. (2003) Evaluation of self-starting vertical axis wind turbines for stand alone applications. PhD Thesis, Griffith University, Australia. Milligan, M.R. & Artig, R. (1999) ...