An analytical review on the evaluation of wind resource and wind turbine for urban application: Prospect and challenges. (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tasneem, Zinat; Al Noman, Abdullah; Das, Sajal K.; Saha, Dip K.; Islam, Md. Robiul; Ali, Md. Firoj; R Badal, Md. Faisal; Ahamed, Md. Hafiz; Moyeen, Sumaya I.; Alam, Firoz
• Is Part Of: Developments in the built environment. Volume 4(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: Urban -- Wind resources -- HAWT -- VAWT -- Savonius -- Darrieus; Civil engineering -- Periodicals; Sustainable construction -- Periodicals; 624.05
• DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2020.100033
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2666-1659

Abstract

Abstract: Wind energy is a promising scheme in the power generation sector due to pollution-free power production and wind resources' sufficiency worldwide. Installing wind turbines in all the possible extents can mitigate the rising energy demand. Built-up areas possess high potential for wind energy, including the rooftop of high-rise buildings, railway track, the region between or around multistoried buildings, and city roads. Harnessing wind energy from these areas is quite challenging since it has dramatic nature and turbulence for higher roughness on urban surfaces. This review paper endeavors to highlight the present status of urban wind farm technology and its commercial and environmental aspects. Observations and upcoming research trends have been presented based on up-to-the-minute information. It is concluded that further investigation of wind mapping and the suitable design of turbines is essential to make the urban wind farm a reliable and feasible option for decentralized power generation. Highlights: The urban wind farm can be an attractive auxiliary option to produce electricity. Precise wind mapping is the key to get the best result from this type of farm. The selection of the proper wind turbine is also necessary. Currently, vertical axis turbines dominate the horizontal ones for turbulent wind.