Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT): Working, Types ...
Savonius Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine. The Savonius vertical-axis wind turbine uses cups, called scoops, instead of blades to capture wind power. Figure 5 shows an example of a Savonius vertical-axis wind turbine. When the wind blows, it creates a positive force in the scoop and a negative force on the back side of the scoop.