Types and Development Advantages of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

This thesis firstly gives a general introduction of various types of vertical axis wind turbines' characteristics and operational principles.Besides,by comparing the vertical axis wind turbines with the horizontal axis wind turbines from the perspectives of structural design,aerodynamic performance and environmental impact,it can be concluded that several unique advantages of the vertical axis wind turbines are the main reason to support the promising development of vertical axis wind turbine in future.