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How much do wind turbines contribute to the electricity supply?
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∙ 11y ago
It gets better. As the temperature has plummeted, the turbines have had to be heated to prevent them seizing up. Consequently, they have been consuming more electricity than they generate.
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How many wind turbines does a village need?
it depends on how much electricity the village requires
How do wind turbines help the environment?
Wind turbines create an electricity which is made from natural resources,(wind, hence the name wind turbine!) This electricity is much better for the environment because you don't have to burn natural gas or use the mains. :-)
How much would a small wind turbine for your home cost?
More affordable wind turbines range from $200 to $600. These turbines are typically smaller, which means less electricity is generated. Larger wind turbines can cost as much as $2,000 for those used in the home and upwards of $20,000 for those used industrially.
How much does it cost to convert wind into electricity?
It depends on the technology. Current wind turbines placed in windy areas can produce electricity at 3-5 cents/kwh. Newer technologies like high altitude turbines or vertical low velocity turbines claim they can produce for 2 cents/kwh or less.
Does temperature change during a nuclear reaction?
Yes. Very much. That is how we get useful heat to make steam, to turn turbines, to make electricity.
Can burning fossil fuels generate electricity?
Yes, well sort of. Burning fossil fuels is the first step. These fuels heat water and turn it into steam. The steam will drive the turbines. In some cases, turbines are driven by the products of combustion of natural gas instead of steam. The rotating turbines create electricity. See related link.Fossil fuels are things like coal, natural gas, and oil. In most countries, they are used to generate much of the electricity.
How you can produce electricity in home in low cost?
You can get solar panels and wind turbines. They're pretty much free to run, but it will cost to buy and install them.
How much electricity does a coal power station supply?
it depends on how big the power station is
Is it better to have a larger wind turbines?
It depends on how much electricity you need. But yes of course, a larger wind turbine traps more energy between its blades, so it is "better" in terms of how much electricity produced. However, if you think about it in terms of other things: 1. Sight pollution Larger wind turbines produce more sight pollution than small ones. 2. Animals Large wind turbines kill all birds or bats that fly into them but small ones don't.
Why will the battery die if the headlights are left on?
The battery stores just so much electricity. The lights use this electricity. Sooner or later the supply is depleted.
How does a windmill turn wind into energy?
Wind Mills are used to pump water from the earth. Although some wind mills were retrofitted to produce electricity. Wind turbines have large blades that are designed to create lift to turn a rotor. In large scale turbines the rotor usually connects to a gearbox. The gearbox will then be connected to a generator. The generator similar but much larger is like the alternator in a car, produces the electricity. Then the electricity goes into a transformer then to the grid. There are a lot of different designs of wind turbines and some might not have all these components but they all have generators.
What would there be if there was no electricity?
You said it, no electricity. But with the advent of more efficient solar, wind and hydro power plants we'll pretty much have a power supply until the planet dies.
