Parametrical evaluation of the aerodynamic performance of vertical axis wind turbines for the proposal of optimized designs

Many studies have tried to give insight into the optimal values of solidity and the airfoil geometry that maximize the performance and self-starting capability of vertical axis wind turbines, but there is still no consensus. In addition, most studies focus on one particular airfoil or airfoil family, which makes the generalization of the results difficult. In this work, these research gaps are intended to be assessed.