<![CDATA[Wind energy is one of the renewable energy sources with significant potential to be developed as an environmentally friendly power generation alternative. However, the selection of wind turbine types must be adjusted to the wind speed characteristics of the implementation area to ensure optimal performance. This study aims to analyze the suitability of the Savonius turbine based on low wind speed characteristics. The research was conducted at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa (FT UNTIRTA), by measuring wind speed at three different locations using an anemometer. The measurement locations included an open sports field, a building rooftop, and a green open space area. The measurement results showed that the wind speed ranged from 1.5 m/s to 3.2 m/s, categorized as low wind speed below 4 m/s. The obtained data were analyzed and compared with the wind turbine performance characteristic graph based on the relationship between power coefficient (Cp) and turbine tip speed ratio (TSR). The analysis results indicate that the Savonius turbine has the most suitable characteristics for low wind speed conditions because it can operate at low TSR values and has good self-starting capability and high starting torque. In addition, the Savonius turbine offers simple construction, ease of manufacturing, and the ability to operate under varying wind directions. Based on the research results, the Savonius turbine is recommended as an alternative small-scale wind power generation system for areas with low wind speed characteristics.]]>
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