Are Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Better?

Vertical axis wind turbines! I have had quite a few requests for a video on this topic, people wanting to know about the aerodynamics so they can design one, and people wanting to know whether they are more efficient than horizontal axis turbines. So here is that video! I’m going to talk about the different types, Savonius and Darrieus, how they differ from horizontal axis wind turbines, and advantages and disadvantages. I will be following up with a video on vertical axis wind turbine aerodynamic analysis and design, and I will put the link here when I release that. 02:04 What is a vertical axis wind turbine? How is a VAWT different to a HAWT 03:10 Complicated components can go at ground/ sea level 03:50 Simpler blade geometry 04:32 Lower blade tip speeds = lower noise 05:09 Omnidirectional - no yaw system 06:17 Urban wind resource compared to typical wind farm locations 06:28 Graph: wind power vs wind speed 06:38 Pie charts: Urban wind resources in perspective (wind