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Simulation of the Influence of Wind Speed on the Power Output of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Novan Habiburrahman Habiburahman; Novie Ary Priyanti; M. Zainul Muttaqin; Ari sam Primadiarta; Agung Hariadi
⁠International Journal of Sustainable Social Culture, Science Technology, Management, and Law Humanities Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Kristen Cipta Wacana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71131/vs7g2k63

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This study aims to analyze the effect of varying wind speeds on the power output generated by a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT). This type of turbine holds great potential for harnessing wind energy in both urban and rural areas, particularly due to its ability to operate under fluctuating wind directions. The methodology employed is numerical simulation based on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), which models fluid flow around the turbine rotor at wind speeds ranging from 2 m/s to 12 m/s. Key parameters analyzed include power coefficient (Cp), torque, and mechanical power output. The simulation results indicate a nonlinear relationship between wind speed and power output, where increasing wind speed significantly enhances power up to a certain optimum point, beyond which turbulence and energy losses become more dominant. These findings provide a foundation for optimizing VAWT design and selecting suitable installation sites according to local wind conditions. This research also supports the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly renewable energy technologies, particularly for small- to medium-scale applications.
Pilot Application of a Savonius Wind Turbine-Based Residential Street-Lighting System in Madyopuro, Malang Novan Habiburrahman; Ari Sam Primadiarta; Djarot Winoto; Slamet Slamet
⁠International Journal of Asia Pacific Community Service Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
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Insufficient lighting at selected residential access points and limited public familiarity with small-scale renewable energy are common challenges in densely built neighborhoods. This community service program developed a pilot Savonius vertical-axis wind turbine as a supplementary power source for an LED residential street-lighting system at Perumahan Bulan Terang Utama, RT 04/RW 18, Madyopuro, Kedungkandang, Malang, East Java. The independently funded activity did not involve a formal institutional partner. The work included site assessment, energy sizing, rotor and support-structure fabrication, generator and battery integration, installation, commissioning, safety communication, and preparation of a maintenance framework. The prototype used a two-stage Savonius rotor with a 1.44 m² swept area, a permanent-magnet generator, rectifier and buck-boost converter, charge controller, 12 V battery, dusk-to-dawn control, and a 6 W LED lamp. Engineering calculations using a rotor power coefficient of 0.15 and realistic conversion efficiencies indicated electrical outputs of approximately 1.6–12.2 W at wind speeds of 3–6 m/s. Under a representative low-wind daily scenario, the projected energy production was approximately 52 Wh/day, sufficient for about 7.5 hours of LED operation after storage losses. The prototype provides a practical platform for demonstrating energy conversion and maintenance requirements. Long-term wind measurement, structural verification, electrical-safety review, and battery monitoring are required before broader replication.