Could a new wind turbine design change the world?

A new design for a radically different kind of wind turbine could begin to change that. Norwegian company Wind Catching Systems is developing a floating, multi-turbine technology for wind farms that could generate five times the annual energy of the world's largest, single wind turbine.

Could a multi-turbine power a wind farm?

Norwegian company Wind Catching Systems is developing a floating, multi-turbine technology for wind farms that could generate five times the annual energy of the world’s largest, single wind turbine. This increased efficiency is due to an innovative design that reinvents the way wind farms look and perform.

Which wind turbine models will succeed in the future?

The most likely models to succeed soon as reviewed recently are floating offshore wind turbines, smart rotors that change their pitch to changing wind directions, and diffuser wind turbines, according to a thorough assessment of the technological maturity of wind energy systems in Europe .

What are the next-gen wind power innovations?

Here are eight of the most exciting of these next-gen wind power innovations. Horizontal axis wind turbines are the most common turbine arrangement today. However, vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) — where the blades rotate perpendicular to the ground rather than parallel to it — perform better in inconsistent wind conditions.

What is new in wind turbine design?

Within addition to classic criteria such as blade geometry and number of blades, aspect ratio, and overlap ratio, studies are prioritizing new features such as scooplets, omni-directional guide vane (ODGVs), slotted blades, deflector plates, and radial wind turbines.

Can a wind turbine blade be a flow modifying device?

When constructing and deploying a flow-modifying device for a wind turbine blade, extreme attention must be taken. Each part of the airfoil and the blade may be adjusted to improve a wind turbine's aerodynamic, acoustic, and structural aspects.