Electricity is an indispensable energy source in today's world, and it is related to almost every aspect of human life. However, there are still many occasions when a stable electricity supply is not available, especially in outdoor activities. It is therefore of great significance to design a portable power generation device that can utilise natural energy sources. This paper presents the design of a foldable wind turbine that can be readily folded and unfolded without the use of tools. The device is designed to efficiently utilise wind energy for the purpose of charging power banks. This paper will present the design and several iterations of this first-generation small-scale wind turbine. Subsequently, an evaluation of the small-scale wind turbine will be conducted, and recommendations for potential improvements will be provided.

Philip Nelson Mosely. The Design and Production of a Portable Small Wind Turbines. International Journal of Frontiers in Engineering Technology (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 5: 134-144. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFET.2024.060519.

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