Pemanfaatan Energi Angin dari Laju Kendaraan dengan Teknologi Vertical Axis Wind Turbine sebagai Sumber Listrik untuk Lampu Penerangan Jalan

Abstract

The increasing demand for electrical energy today encourages the development of environmentally friendly alternative energy sources. One potential solution is utilizing wind energy through a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT). This study aims to design, build, and test a Savonius-type VAWT powered by wind generated from passing vehicles to supply electricity for street lighting. The prototype was tested at low wind speeds ranging from 1.1 m/s to 3.5 m/s. Experimental results show that the turbine is capable of rotating at low wind speeds and generating electrical power that increases proportionally with wind speed. The findings indicate that the designed VAWT can serve as an alternative renewable energy system suitable for urban street lighting applications