Production of
electricity
from wind
energy
By: Saish M.S.
Types of Wind Turbines
There are two main types of wind
turbines: horizontal-axis wind
turbines (HAWTs) and vertical-axis
wind turbines (VAWTs).
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• HAWTs are the most common type
of wind turbine. They have a
horizontal rotor shaft and blades
that spin like an airplane propeller.
• VAWTs have a vertical rotor shaft
and blades that rotate around a
vertical axis. They are less common
but have advantages in certain
situations, such as urban areas with 1
turbulent winds.
Efficiency of Wind Turbines
The efficiency of a wind turbine is
measured by its capacity factor,
which is the ratio of the actual energy
output to the maximum possible
energy output. Modern wind turbines
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have capacity factors of around 40-
50%, meaning they produce
electricity
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Energy half the time.
• Wind farms harness the power of
wind to generate electricity through
the use of turbines.
• Turbines are tall structures with
large blades that rotate when wind
blows against them. 2
• As the blades spin, they turn a
Reducing Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
Wind energy is a clean and renewable
source of electricity, which means it
does not produce greenhouse gas
emissions like fossil fuel-based power
plants. By harnessing the power of
wind, we can significantly reduce our
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reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate
the harmful effects of climate change.
Advantages of Wind Energy
• Wind energy is a renewable energy
source, meaning it is sustainable
and will not run out.
• The wind energy industry creates
jobs in manufacturing, installation,
operation, and maintenance of wind
turbines. 3
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