Buildings around wind turbines

Can wind energy systems be used for tall buildings?

Wind energy systems for buildings can potentially deliver 10%–20% of the energy requirements of tall buildings in an urban environment. Nearly 90% of urban wind energy systems are wind turbines.

Do tall buildings have wind turbines?

The present review addresses wind resource assessment, tall building aerodynamics, wind turbine types and characteristics, and a case study of representative wind turbine systems currently present on tall buildings in urban environments.

Where are wind turbines located?

Relatively large wind turbines are mounted on the roof, between two adjacent buildings, or placed in openings within the buildings; whereas small wind energy systems or assembled small wind turbines can be distributed on the roof or along the height of the building.

What is a built environment wind turbine?

Built-environment wind turbines (BEWTs) are wind turbines located in an urban or suburban environment (built environment). BEWTs may be mounted on buildings or among buildings, as shown in Figure 1. They can also be integrated into a building and included in the building design from architectural, structural, and economic perspectives.

Can wind turbines be integrated into facades and building openings?

Integrating wind turbines into the facades and building opening is a relatively new method of on-site energy generation. The aerodynamic façade design guides the wind flow to the wind energy system, increasing the wind velocity and decreasing turbulence by nearly 30%, which raises the harvest level to 22% in urban environments.

Are wind turbine locations suitable for tall buildings in urban environments?

Given the complex nature of the wind flow and turbulence in urban environments, suitable wind turbine locations need to be carefully examined using CFD and wind-tunnel experiments to accurately determine local wind resources on tall buildings in urban environments.