Electromagnetic resonant cavity wind energy harvester with optimized reed design and effective magnetic loop.

Highlights: [•] A new electromagnetic structure for resonant cavity wind energy harvester was developed. [•] A tuning fork-like reed structure to reduce system losses was designed. [•] A new method of virtual resistance to achieve maximum output power was demonstrated. [•] The magnetic field was analyzed and compared. [•] The locations of the coils and magnet were optimized and tested. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]