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Wind Power

Wind power is derived from the conversion of wind energy to become a useful form of energy to propel ships, make electricity or pump water. Wind is a renewable source of energy that is widely available and produces no harmful emission during operation.

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How many wind farms does Oklahoma have?

There are around 10 Wind farms which are active (Jan 2010) for a total installed capacity of 1,130 MW

Oklahoma stands in 11th place in the list of states in US with Wind Installations were Texas being at the 1st Place with 9410 MW.

Who builds wind turbines?

There are a lot of manufacturers. The biggest in the world is Vestas, based in Denmark.

Here are some wind turbine manufacturers in the US:

  • Clipper Windpower
  • General Electric
  • Nordic Windpower
  • Northern Power Systems
  • PacWind
  • Urban Green Energy

How many wind turbines are in the UK?

As of 11 January 2009, there are 269 operational wind farms in the UK, with 2,764 turbines and 4,070 MW of installed capacity

How much electricity does a two megawatt wind turbine produce?

The typical wind system will produce about 8% of the rated output. This is due to the fact that wind varies and the need to make systems appear useful. A 1000 watt system will produce 1000 watts every hour that the wind blows exactly 28 mph. Should the wind increase to 31 mph, the system will suck power from the grid to use on the reactive braking. If the wind reduces to 14 mph, the wind system will output 10% of rated.

To supplement wind systems, fossil fuel plants are running at almost full power (and not connected to our grid). This allows us to introduce power to make up these differences and the CO2 emissions from the idling plant are ignored and not counted as part of the total emissions. This makes wind a green power.

How much money to run a wind turbine?

Costs are variable to run a wind turbine , the major cost is in the set up , after that it's just maintenance. The variables are size, power output, setup costs, etc...

How you increase load electrically in Gas turbine plants?

By increasing the flow rate of the natural gas being used as the fuel.

What are the causes of power loss in generator- turbine system?

There are several causes that can cause a generator turbine system to lose power. The most common cause is a lack of fuel.

How much will it cost to buy a wind turbine?

Commercial-scale turbines that are 2 MW cost around $3.5 million. WOW!

A house hold horizontal wind turbine would cost around £1300 while the vertical ones are much cheaper.

What purpose does a generator serve in a power plant?

All power plants use a fuel to heat up water( except hydroelectric powerplants), to create stream. The steam turns the turbine/generators to make the electricity.

Is there a vehicle powered by wind?

Yes, it is called the Wingjet. It broke the wind powered vehicle speed at 116.7 mph

An example of a renewable source of energy is?

Solar energy is an example of a renewable source of energy. It is derived from the sun's rays and can be harnessed using solar panels to generate electricity or heat water. Since the sun is a virtually inexhaustible resource, solar energy is considered a sustainable and environmentally friendly source of power.

What is the most powerful wind in the world?

The most powerful wind in the world is the jet stream, which can reach speeds over 200 miles per hour (320 km/h) at high altitudes. These fast, narrow bands of air flow in the upper atmosphere and can influence weather patterns around the globe.

How much land is needed for a wind farm?

For production = 20 acres For profit = 200 acres

Is wind more powerful than fire?

It depends on the context. In terms of destructive force, fire can be more powerful as it can cause widespread damage easily. However, in terms of generating energy, wind can be more powerful as it can be harnessed to produce electricity through wind turbines.

What are some wind powered machines?

wind turbines are one of the many( that i do not know of) that produce energy by using wind

What do you need to generate electricity?

To generate electricity, you need a source of energy such as fossil fuels, renewable resources like wind or solar, or nuclear reactions. This energy is used to rotate turbines connected to a generator, converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. Transformers then increase the voltage of the electricity generated for efficient transmission and distribution.

How much do windmill jobs pay and windmill jobs salary?

Windmill jobs (a.k.a. wind tech) have a salary that can range widely. Often times a wind tech that has experience and stays busy can make better than $80,000 year when adding in a per diem pay schedule. Starting salaries can be between $45,000 and $60,000 for the first year depending on experience and hours worked. Other compensation includes health insurance and company work trucks for traveling between locations. To learn more about how to get a job in the wind industry google California Wind Tech or DDW.

What is the average salary for wind industry jobs or a wind industry job salary in general?

Wind industry jobs have salaries that can vary widely. They can average between $35,000 and $65,000 but go up past $80,000 depending on what the specific job is. For example, a wind tech can make better than $80,000 year after adding in a per diem pay schedule. Other compensation factors for the wind power industry include health insurance and company work trucks for traveling between locations. In general, the large companies offer average compensation while the middle sized companies offer higher compensation. To learn more about how to get a job in the wind industry try googling California Wind Tech.

What do wind turbines power?

Wind turbines add power to the grid, so some of the power in your house came from wind farms. The City of Calgary AB wanted it's light rail system to be green so they budgeted enough wind turbines to generate power to run the system. there is no direct connection to the wind farm, but the farm adds more power to the grid than the trains remove.

Who sells wind generators of at least 1 megawatt?

Some of the largest manufacturers of wind generators are:

  • General Electric (GE Wind)
  • Gamesa (A Spanish Company with global operations)
  • Mitsubishi
  • Siemens