Informations and news about wind turbines
Horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWT) have the main rotor shaft and electrical generator at the top of a tower, and may be pointed into or out of the wind. Small turbines are pointed by a simple wind vane, while large turbines generally use a wind sensor coupled with a servo motor. Most have a gearbox, which turns the…
We know that there is enough wind globally to satisfy much, or even most, of humanity’s energy requirements – if it could be harvested effectively and on a large enough scale. Vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs), which may be as efficient as current horizontal axis systems, might be , simpler and significantly cheaper to build and maintain…
The wind energy sector is experiencing significant growth, with global installed capacity projected to surpass 300 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2023. This translates to generating enough clean energy to power 114 nuclear power plants, a significant milestone in the global transition towards renewable energy sources. Key Statistics: 300 GW: Global wind power capacity expected…
There are two types of wind turbines. One is Vertical axis wind turbines and the other is horizontal axis wind turbines. We know that there is enough wind globally to satisfy much, or even most, of humanity’s energy requirements – if it could be harvested effectively and on a large enough scale. Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Vertical axis wind turbines(VAWTs), which may be…
What is Wind? Wind is simply air in motion. It is caused by the uneven heating of the earth’s surface by radiant energy from the sun. Since the earth’s surface is made of very different types of land and water, it absorbs the sun’s energy at different rates. Water usually does not heat or cool as quickly…
Wind energy is one of the more efficient alternatives to fossil fuel energy. Wind power gives a significant Return On Investment (ROI) since it’s free energy that also has an endless renewable power source. 59% efficiency is the BEST a conventional wind turbine can do in extracting power from the wind. Wind Power depends on: • amount of air (volume)• speed…
