Authors: Kemal Rifky, Kathryn Juliuson, Nathan Rubio, Nathan O’Neill
Advisors: Aswin Gnanaskandan, Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Peter Hansen
Category: Undergraduate – MQP
Abstract: The Variable Tilt Axis Wind Turbine (VTAWT) is an innovative small-scale wind energy system designed to capture both horizontal wind and vertical thermal updrafts by dynamically adjusting its tilt angle. By optimizing aerodynamic performance across variable wind conditions, VTAWT increases energy output by up to 10% compared to conventional small HAWTs, offering a scalable, low-cost solution for sustainable, off-grid, and hybrid renewable energy systems.
UN SDGs:
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 – Climate Action
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