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Mountains are often windy due to the topography, which makes them suitable for wind energy generation. Placing wind turbines on mountains allows for harnessing stronger and more consistent winds, maximizing electricity production. Additionally, mountainous areas are less populated, reducing potential conflicts with local communities and increasing efficiency in energy distribution.
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What is a disadvantage of using wind turbines rather than burning fossil fuels?
Wind power is unreliable. Fossil fuels can be used in greater quantities when in higher demand; we don't get to pick when the wind is effective. You can only put wind turbines where there is a stable amount of wind constantly. For example, a place shielded from winds would not make much power at all, causing in a power deficit.
Does coal produce more energy than wind turbines?
No. Coal generates more than half of the energy in the United States while wind power generates less than 1%. When talking about the amount of power (megawatts) produced, for example, the Nysted Wind Farm in Denmark has 72 turbines and a capacity of 165.6 megawatts. Assuming that 40 percent of that capacity can actually be realized, those turbines put out an average of about 66 megawatt hours in an hour. Producing enough power to account for all of what is now put out by coal-fired plants in the U.S. would require over 250,000 individual turbines.
Is air renewable energy?
If you're talking about wind power, then yes.Wind power is a renewable source of energy because wind is a natural, re-usable source. Wind power is generated by wind turbines. To put it simply, the wind turns the blades, which spins a shaft, which connects to a generator, making electricity. The electricity is sent through transmission lines to a substation, then on to homes, business and schools.
Are there any detrimental effects when wind under goes its transformation when it is put to practial use?
When wind is harnessed for practical use like generating electricity through wind turbines, there can be some detrimental effects. These may include noise pollution from the turbines, visual impact on landscapes, and potential harm to wildlife like birds and bats. Additionally, large-scale wind energy projects can sometimes cause disruption to local ecosystems and communities.
Want is the similarities and differences between transforming energy an a hydroelectric dam and a wind turbine?
Hydroelectric energy is generated by taking advantage of the difference in height of water behind and in front of a dam. This water has potential energy.The water is fed down huge pipes and into large turbines where the water spins the wheels of the turbines which in turn are attached to large electrical generators.The original potential energy of the water has thus been transformed into electrical energy, plus some heat and noise energy. Sun and rain will put the water back to allow the whole process to be repeated indefinitely.Wind turbines, just like windmills, harness the energy of the wind to do something useful. Early windmills were used to grind grain and pump water and many still do today. Modern wind turbines are used to generate renewable energy in the form of electricity.
How do wind farms work?
wind farms are built and turbines are put up. As the wind blows it turns the turbines generating electricity.
Where do you put wind energy?
you could use wind turbines on wind farms
Can wind farms be put anywhere?
No, they have to be put outside and in places where winds blow frequently, but not too hard. There is about a minimum requirement of 15 kph winds for efficiency. Further many places have laws regulating where such turbines can be put. Eg, special permits are needed to put wind turbines in or around protected lands.
Why dont they put wind turbines on airplanes?
They do install wind turbines on aircraft. The RAT (ram air turbine) is used when emergency power is needed and the engines and auxiliary power unit are non-functional. See link.
What is a disadvantage of using wind turbines rather than burning fossil fuels?
Wind power is unreliable. Fossil fuels can be used in greater quantities when in higher demand; we don't get to pick when the wind is effective. You can only put wind turbines where there is a stable amount of wind constantly. For example, a place shielded from winds would not make much power at all, causing in a power deficit.
Does coal produce more energy than wind turbines?
No. Coal generates more than half of the energy in the United States while wind power generates less than 1%. When talking about the amount of power (megawatts) produced, for example, the Nysted Wind Farm in Denmark has 72 turbines and a capacity of 165.6 megawatts. Assuming that 40 percent of that capacity can actually be realized, those turbines put out an average of about 66 megawatt hours in an hour. Producing enough power to account for all of what is now put out by coal-fired plants in the U.S. would require over 250,000 individual turbines.
The power of wind is used to turn turbines and create electricity?
What you can do is under your wind turbine (the object that spins with the wind's force), you would put powerful magnets. Under that on the base, you could put coils of wire connected to a light, for instance. The magnets would spin over the coils, making the magnet's magnetic force run through the coils to the light creating electricity.
What is the benifets of wind turbines?
The Benifets of wind turbines are that they are a clean source of energy that does not cause "Global Warming" because it does not put out carbon emissions. It produces little or me pollution. It makes use of renewable energy sources. It will also get us away from dependance on fossil fuels that are non-renewable resources.
Why wind energy is the best?
it is the cheapest source and available everywhere in abundant
How much eletricity does 500 wind turbines put out?
Depends on the type and size of the wind turbine and in which area they are set up. Am modern Wind turbine with a + 100 m Rotor and a base over 140 meters high will produce 3+ Megawatts easily
Does a wind turbine give a steady supply of electricity?
Rarely because all though the day there are different amounts of wind. But now they have put gears on wind turbines so that when the wind is really strong it will spin the same speed as when the wind is very week, unless there is no wind. Or you could hook it up to a battery and then the power from the battery will have a very steady supply of energy
Where are the best places to put wind turbines to efficiently produce electricity?
Water turbines are normally found in plant rooms of man made dams, in order to generate hydro electricity (water flowing through turbine, at speed to create electricity).
