This document summarizes a paper on vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs). It discusses that VAWTs play an important role in addressing the current energy crisis by harnessing wind power as a renewable energy source. While VAWTs have some advantages over horizontal axis wind turbines, they currently do not generate as much electricity due to technological challenges. These challenges can be addressed by adding deflector systems to guide wind towards the turbine blades to increase efficiencies. Research on improving VAWT technologies is ongoing globally, with China emerging as a leading researcher in recent years.