Design optimisation of an open-source reference rotor library for multi-rotor development and innovation

Wind energy science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Abdirahman Sheik Hassan, Neha Chandarana, Rainer Maria Johannes Groh, Terence Macquart
DOI: 10.5194/wes-11-705-2026
Cited by: 1
References: 22

Abstract

The multi-rotor wind turbine (MRWT, alternatively multi-rotor system, or MRS) is an emerging concept that promises benefits in aerodynamic, structural, economic and environmental performance over the existing single-rotor paradigm. However, research on MRWTs generally lacks detailed aero-servo-elastic design studies, and modelling efforts undertaken in recent years have mainly focussed on rotor interaction, wake mechanics and support structure optimisation, without detailed modelling of the rotor blades themselves. Partly due to the lack of small (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Wind Energy Research and Development Wave and Wind Energy Systems Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms

Publication details

Journal / source
Wind energy science
Publisher
Copernicus GmbH
Volume
11
Issue
2
Pages
705–722
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN