Abstract
A vertical axis wind turbine blade that includes an elongated wing and at least one airflow blocker in the elongated wing. The elongated wing has a first surface and a second surface which meet at a leading edge and a trailing edge, where the leading edge includes a convex curve. The elongated wing also includes a leading edge slat between the first surface and the second surface; and at least one hollow channel extending from the leading edge slat to the first surface. The hollow channel is curved, and the airflow blocker is configured to block the hollow channel.
| Original language | English |
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| Patent number | US11821406 |
| State | Published - 2023 |