Performance Assessment of a Hybrid Lift-Drag Vertical Axis Wind Turbine: Renewable Energy Innovation from Northeast India
1. Introduction Wind energy plays a critical role in the global transition toward sustainable and low-carbon energy systems. Vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have gained increasing attention due to their ability to operate efficiently in turbulent and low-speed wind environments. This research introduces an unconventional lift-drag driven air-activated hybrid vertical axis wind turbine developed to improve energy generation efficiency in regions such as Northeast India. By combining lift-based and drag-based aerodynamic mechanisms, the turbine design aims to enhance rotational performance, energy conversion efficiency, and operational reliability. The study evaluates the aerodynamic performance and practical feasibility of hybrid VAWT technology as an innovative renewable energy solution for decentralized power generation. 2. Aerodynamic Principles of Lift-Drag Hybrid Wind Turbines This research topic explores the aerodynamic mechanisms that enable hybrid vertical axis wind...