INTEGRATION OF WIND TURBINES WITH A VERTICAL AXIS INTO THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Abstract
The main idea of the article is to assess the landscape potential for the use of renewable energy systems based on systematic and landscape-ecological approaches. In general, these approaches consist of the analysis of the features of landscape components and their impact on the redistribution of energy flows in the landscape, which in turn form the potential of renewable energy resources of each specific landscape contour. A systematic approach is to consider the holistic properties of a particular landscape in the form of natural potential. The landscape potential for use by renewable energy systems of a particular landscape is the result of the integration of the properties of its components, as well as the landscape structure. Assessment of the wind potential of the urban environment and determination of the effectiveness of the conditions for the placement of wind turbines with a vertical axis. The movement of air masses on the earth's surface, depending on the roughness of the relief, is also considered. The main issues of determining the potential depending on the type and height of the structure in the urban area are considered. The occurrence of turbulence and its effect on the operation of wind turbines are given. Recommendations are provided for the choice of the installation location of wind turbines at a certain level from the ground.