Preliminary Development Of Prototype Of Savonius Wind Turbine For Application In Low Wind Speed In Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

Wind turbine is a technology which converting wind energy to electric power. Wind energy is easily accessible anywhere in the world and is one of renewable energy. However, in Kuala Terengganu, the lower average wind speed become one of the factors wind turbine has not been used widely as alternative method for generating the electric power. Thereby, small scale wind turbine which can generate electric power in low wind speed must be develope. In this study, a Savonius type of vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) has been designed, fabricated and its performances was tested. A simulate calculation also has been made to expect the power output generated by designed prototype. From study, found that although low wind speed, wind turbine still can perform its function and generate electric power. It prove that wind turbine can be as alternative technology for generate the electric power in Malaysia especially in Kuala Terengganu.