Hi-tech buoy to test ocean winds for turbines

A giant effort to go green… engineers are building a 100ft. tall buoy that will measure wind speed to help determine where to build offshore wind farms.

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Large wind turbines can produce 1.5 MW of electrical power. How many of the homes that require 1.2 kW could be?

Large wind turbines can produce 1.5 MW of electrical power. How many of the homes that require 1.2 kW could be powered by a big wind turbine? What are the limits of this type of power source?

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World’s Largest Wind Farm Opens Off UK Coast.

Swedish energy giant Vattenfall says the 100 turbines should provide wenough electricity for up to 240000 homes. Energy Secretary Chris Huhne told Sky News: “We are determined to create more of our own energy within the United Kingdom. “This will make us safe from the shocks we have seen in the past in the oil markets and gas markets. The National Energy Board said Monday it broadened the scope of its Arctic offshore drilling review to reflect public input in the multi-phase process. The board’s review will address environmentally safe drilling practices, effective emergency responses, lessons learned from the Gulf of Mexico deepwater drilling disaster and filing requirements for companies. Outgoing BP chief executive Tony Hayward has promised his company will be investing up to in the North Sea in the next five years. Hayward was appearing before an Energy and Climate Change committee in the UK House of Commons as part of an investigation by Members of Parliament into the implications of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill back in April.

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Wind Turbines.avi

This video illustrates the operation of a wind turbine and shows the dependence of voltage and current production on the distance of the wind source, the blade angles and the number of blades used. This technology is a great tool that can be placed on rooftops and convert wind energy to electrical energy.

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Why do some dislike solar and wind power?

And other alternative renewable energy sources?

I just do not understand. If you do not like it please tell me why, or if you do please give me your opinion why others do not?

Be nice & thanks
I actually like wind turbines, they are beautiful and look like giant pinwheels!
Seriously Andy? There is a thing called batteries..that is like saying ‘I am afraid my cell phone won’t work if its not plugged into the wall!’

And the environmentalists totally wants alternative energy.

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What wind turbine would produce more power? A blade diameter of 50cms or two at 25cm?

Are two wind turbines better than one big one?

Should I have lots or just one big one in the garden?

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“Wind Turbine” “VAWT” “Wind Gin” Long Version

“VAWT” “Wind Turbine” Feel “free” to use any of these “concepts” in your “windmill” designs. The wing or plate that swings on a vertical rod has been around forever and the rest are just “conceptual designs” that I came up with. An engineer proficient using AVIs stress analysis application could determine structural integrity issues using these drawings. Who knows; maybe someone will perfect this “design concept” and build them to the same height as the large HAWTs. I (think) “Vertical Axis Wind Turbines” have the leverage potential to produce more power at lower wind speeds. I am amazed by the large HAWTs and many of the modern VAWTs but I hope that engineers, innovators and last but not least, financial risk takers will continue to find ways to lower the required wind speed. Constructive comments are welcomed. If you do not have any, Yes We Can! works for me. Thanks for viewing.

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does anyone know alot about wind power?

im doing a project on wind power and i was wondering where are the best places in the USA that can produce enough wind to make wind turbines? and where are the wind turbines currently, i cant seem to find a web sight that has this information.

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How to build a Wind Turbine with PVC Windmill Blades

MyWindPowerSystem.com presents: Full details here: bit.ly This short 10 minute video gives you detailed step-by-step instructions to how to build your own cheap and cost effective Wind Turbine for your home helping you to drastically reduce your monthly energy bill. For detailed plans go to: bit.ly or MyWindPowerSystem.com or if you want something slightly bigger (5kW) for the price of a 2kW system and too lazy to to get your hands dirty, then check out this beauty of a wind turbine www.youtube.com

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How much power does one wind turbine give out in a year?

i have a project that i am doing about wind turbines and i want to know how much does one wind turbine give out in a year?

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Who am I ?

Erik

Hi, I’m Erik Astrand and the man behind this site.

My story?
I am about to be 50 and all my life I have been interested in technical things. Not sure if the special interest for the wind, and how to use the wind, started when I as a 5 year old boy and got my first sail dinghy.

Anyway, wind power and to build my own wind generator was a dream for several years. I studied many websites and also bought many courses before I finally built my own windmill. This site is about that journey and you will also find some more general articles about wind power.

Enjoy! and check out the about me page to read more.