The power output of wind turbines varies according to local weather.
The MW rating on system systems is a maximum output of a wind turbine if the wind across the blades is moving at exactly 28 MPH. This is pretty much a theoretical maximum, as wind gusts of 31 MPH consume grid power and winds below this point provide reduced output. Current technology gives us between 8 and 10% of the rated power as an average output for wind turbines.
area is a way of measuring size. So a larger area should increase the power output
It quantified in kW per area or kWh per area per day since the output of wind power is electricity.
Basically, any amount (other than zero) depending on the amount of power you wish to generate. Windo power is usually used to drive a wind turbine but these can vary greatly in size and output.
daily output of a wind turbine
The power output of wind turbines varies according to local weather.
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The MW rating on system systems is a maximum output of a wind turbine if the wind across the blades is moving at exactly 28 MPH. This is pretty much a theoretical maximum, as wind gusts of 31 MPH consume grid power and winds below this point provide reduced output. Current technology gives us between 8 and 10% of the rated power as an average output for wind turbines.
area is a way of measuring size. So a larger area should increase the power output
It quantified in kW per area or kWh per area per day since the output of wind power is electricity.
Basically, any amount (other than zero) depending on the amount of power you wish to generate. Windo power is usually used to drive a wind turbine but these can vary greatly in size and output.
Currently the technology is not there to produce a substantial portion of our energy needs through wind power for a variety of reasons. First, wind blows at will, not on demand. Our energy needs are not in sync with the wind available. Second, wind turbines do not produce rated power under most conditions. The output rating is based on the maximum wind that the turbine can run at. Gusts use power for reactive braking and wind under the rating causes seriously reduced power output. A 3 MW wind turbine may produce only 30 KW if the wind is reduced to only 14 MPH average. (Wind energy is cubed so we see only 10% power when wind cuts in half). Wind systems have come a long way in the past decade. New Inverters are allowing us to get more power into the grid from variable sources and new blades are allowing us to get power from a wider range of winds. The hope is that someday these systems will be more practical.
1 How many windmills it takes to power a city depends on the amount and reliability of the wind, the power output of each windmill, and the power requirements of the city.
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It depends on the manufacture and design of the wind turbine. Some small turbines can maximize power output with a wind speed of 10 mph. Larger turbines may be designed for higher wind speeds. Some won't even start spinning until the wind speed is over 10 mph.
It is hard to compare the two as they create power in different ways. Which is more effiient will really depend on if you have more sun or wind at your location.