A 1.5 MW turbine is 80ms in height.
A 3MW turbine is 90m in height.
The world's largest-capacity turbine, the Enercon (7.58MW) is 198m in height.
Wind turbine generators are used to convert the kinetic (movement) energy of the wind directly into electrical energy, which is used to power electrical appliances and needs no further conversion.
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Windmills harness wind power, and were originally used for grinding grain. Today, the wind energy is converted into electricity by turbine generators.
In fact, I just happen to know a bit about wind power generators. A wind power generator is a turbine connected to a transistor mounted on a large pole. As the wind causes the turbine to turn, the mechanical energy of the rotation is transferred into electrical power by the sophisticated transistors mounted in the generator. That electrical energy runs from the generators to the power grid thus supplying the world with power.
You can buy residential wind turbine generators for a home or business. Generally, they are rather large and are only appropriate for properties of a acre or more, but some smaller units are available. According to Federal law, utility companies are required to connect with the generators if you purchase and use one. A number of companies sell them, including Aerostar and Enertech.
The big machine used to produce energy from wind is called a wind turbine. Wind turbines have large blades that turn when the wind blows, generating electricity through a rotor connected to a generator. This clean and renewable energy source is used to power homes, businesses, and communities.
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.
A wind turbine makes wind for scientific study.
A generator or alternator that is turned by the wind turbine mechanism. Most power generation systems make electricity by turning generators or alternators (one exception is solar which is direct light to electricity conversion).
a wind turbine generates electricity for or use
A wind turbine is like a giant fan that produces energy from the wind