Recent developments and issues of small-scale wind turbines in urban residential buildings- A review

Abstract

To address the future growth in energy demands, complete renewable power generation from environmental assets demands unique methodologies from every investigator. Wind energy harvesting in residential areas is one such approach. But the urban landscape and the physical challenges restrict the erection of small-scale wind turbines. Further, a significant degree of uncertainty leads to a lack of awareness of how dispersion in urban environments impacts turbine performance. This research looks into the potential productivity of wind turbine installations in urban areas, considering turbulence. These unique ambient conditions prevailing in a dynamic environment compared to flat terrains have made the harnessing of wind energy very difficult. Many researchers are still trying to find an effective methodology in these constrained circumstances. Since the characteristics of small-scale wind turbine models are undetermined, large-scale turbines fared well compared to small-scale wind turbine models. The feasibility and success of small and medium turbines in community homes were investigated in this study. The origins of the very uncertain nature of atmospheric boundary layer limitations are discussed in this work and subsequent successful developments by different researchers.

Maximum Power Point Tracking Based on Wind Speed Prediction

“…Several main methods are employed in this stage, including the disturbance observation method, optimal torque method, and blade tip speed ratio method [8] . These approaches aim to optimize the system's operation and ensure it operates at its maximum power point, thereby maximizing energy conversion efficiency and minimizing environmental impact [9] .…”

Simulation Analysis of Wind Collecting Device for A Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

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Application of a Novel Synergetic Control for Optimal Power Extraction of a Small-Scale Wind Generation System with Variable Loads and Wind Speeds

“…They are relatively quiet compared to horizontal axis WTs (HAWTs) and can operate independently of the wind direction and even capture weak winds. The development of the small-scale WT market segment has triggered an increased interest within the research/work community to augment the dynamic performance and maximize the efficiency of this technology [5][6][7]. The motivation of this work is mainly to improve the energy efficacy and production of small WTs.…”