Volume 26 Issue 5 2026

This paper presents the design and experimental comparison of a magnetically levitated vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT). The proposed system utilizes permanent magnets to reduce friction between rotating components. A prototype model was constructed and tested under controlled airflow conditions. Comparative analysis was performed with and without magnetic levitation to evaluate differences in electrical output and rotational performance. Experimental results indicate that the magnetically levitated configuration generates approximately 2.8 V, while the conventional configuration produces around 1 V under similar conditions. The study demonstrates that magnetic levitation can significantly improve the performance of small-scale wind energy systems by reducing frictional losses.