Analysis of Designs and Different Modeling Methods for Vertical-axis Wind Turbines: A Literature Review

Gutiérrez B.L.S.; Garcia Perez M.A.; Olivera G.A.R.; Soto M.E.N.; Montes C.A.E.; Cortez L.P.S. · International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology (2026) · DOI: 10.18517/ijaseit.16.3.21522

Resumen

Currently, vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have garnered attention, even though they are not as commercially available as high axis wind turbines (HAWTs). This is because they are highly complex structures that are constantly being innovated and improved, requiring analysis to evaluate their performance under different operating conditions. Wind turbine research has focused primarily on VAWTs. These turbines are mainly used in urban areas because they can capture low-speed winds from all directions. Furthermore, their compact design facilitates installation in confined spaces. However, despite these properties, an inadequate turbine design or wind variability can cause dynamic losses and reduced performance, thereby reducing conversion efficiency. The objective is to provide information on recent technological innovations and the functional-level influence of modifications to VAWT designs. This research conducts a systematic review using the PRISMA method. Articles are collected from reliable databases to analyze VAWT configurations, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages, the design used, and the results obtained. Analyzing the progress of innovative techniques allows us to identify opportunities for improvement in both the designs, adapted to each type of VAWT, and the airfoils, which vary with the configuration used in each study, thereby impacting turbine efficiency and performance. It is concluded that VAWT turbines are attractive for mini-and micro-power generation applications. However, the Savonius and Darrieus models face structural challenges as they are not well-suited to high loads, especially in urban areas. © (2026), (Insight Society). All rights reserved.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos; Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú