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An odd number is always preferred. This decreases off axis torque on the shaft as the lower most blade aligns with the tower. Three is typical for industrial turbines, I believe it's a weight / combined blade length ratio. Smaller home turbines may have many blades and an annulus (to limit tip losses) for higher power densities.

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