International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Ahmed Abdalla, Aya Mohamed, Sama Mohamed, Seif Mamdouh, Mohamed Gamal, Dr. Mostafa Shawky Abdelmoez
Abstract: Wind energy has been one of the most essential parts of the trend of moving towards cleaner, more sustainable energy systems. This is mainly because of two primary reasons, reducing CO2 emissions and secure energy production. Unlike conventional large-scale, carbon-intensive power plants, modern wind farms provide noticeable reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions and enhanced energy security by harnessing an abundant natural resource: the wind. Among various models and configurations of wind turbines, Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWTs) are the most dominant in wind energy applications. This is primarily because they are the most efficient, the most scalable, and the most mature in terms of their technology. The study gives the reader a structured overview of the advancement, performance, and design features of HAWTs in this literature review. The work presents the main topics of standardized aerodynamic blade design, the operation of the elements of the control mechanism, and possibilities of the improvement of the efficiency of the wind system. Additionally, in the document the comparison between the two types, Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWTs) and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs), is carried out to show the advantages and limitations of HAWTs. This review identifies the current challenges as well as the possible future development in the wind energy sector, through a deeper analysis of recent research and technical improvements.
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