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With the increase in population, the demand for energy is also adding to a very fast pace. To attain the adding need of population the conventional resources are depleting at a very fast rate. So, it becomes Necessary to find an alternative to these resources. Wind energy is the result of the kinetic energy generated by the motion of extensive air masses, constituting an indirect derivative of solar energy. A wind turbine serves as a mechanism to harness this kinetic energy from the wind to generate electrical power. Wind turbines are classified into two types: horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs) and vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs). Vertical-axis wind power generators, with their superior overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness, present a highly auspicious outlook for the future of wind power generation. In recent years, Vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have undergone extensive exploration, driven by their straightforward design and unidirectional functionality, allowing them to operate regardless of wind direction. The Savonius wind rotor, which relies on drag, shows excellent starting capability, whereas the Darrieus wind rotor, based on lift, achieves higher efficiency over a wider range of conditions. Therefore, to optimize their advantages, both rotor types are combined on a common axis to form a hybrid system. The objective of this research was to develop hybrid vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) to leverage the benefits of Darrieus and Savonius rotors, aiming to enhance overall power generation efficiency. To improve turbine performance, magnetic levitation technology was implemented. This system harnesses the properties of permanent magnets and ball bearings to suspend the turbine components, thereby reducing rotational energy losses, a common challenge in conventional wind turbines. Power generation is achieved through an axial flux generator, integrating permanent magnets with a coil assembly.