Abstract: The objective of the project is to design a vertical axis highway wind turbine to recapture wind energy from the vehicles on the highway. Wind energy is considered the fastest growing clean energy source however; It is limited by variable natural wind. Highways can provide a considerable amount of wind to drive a turbine due to high vehicle traffic. The wind turbines will be placed on the medians therefore fluid flow from both sides of the highway will be considered in the design. Using all of the electrical energy, existing streetlights on the medians can be fitted with these wind turbines. Additionally, since the wind source will fluctuate, a storage system for the power generated will be designed to distribute and maintain a constant source of power. Ideally, the turbine can be used globally as an unlimited power source for streetlights and other public amenities. For this project we are looking for “Vertical Axis Wind Turbine”. Mainly Savonius type of turbine can be used for this type of application as it collects wind from all kind direction.

Keywords: VAHWT, Solar, wind energy, Savonius.

| DOI: 10.17148/IJIREEICE.2021.9720