How does wind turbines work?
Wind turbines use large blades to catch the wind. When the wind blows, the blades are
forced round, driving a turbine which generates electricity. The stronger the wind, the more
electricity produced. A windmill on a farm can make only a small amount of electricity,
enough to power a few farm machines. To make enough electricity
to serve lots of people, power companies build "wind farms"
with dozens wind turbines.
Costs
The cost of a system will depend on the size and the mounting method:
building-mounted turbines cost less to install than pole-mounted ones.
The average size is 6kW, which can cost between £21,000 and
£30,000 for equipment and installation
Consumption
According to World Wind Energy Association the top three countries that consume the most wind power are China, USA, and Germany. China consume most wind power because it has large land mass to build enough wind turbines that's why it has exceptional wind resources. China has identified wind power as a key growth component of the country's economy. Germany has enough farm space to build wind turbines, and most of their energy come from renewables.
Largest producers
According to Navigant Research the three countries that has the largest producers are:
Strategy
In order to make farms more productive and sustainable, governments must plan to build more wind turbines so that the rural areas are occupied for a good reason rather than leaving them empty.
Largest producers
According to Navigant Research the three countries that has the largest producers are:
- United States
- Denmark
- Germany
Strategy
In order to make farms more productive and sustainable, governments must plan to build more wind turbines so that the rural areas are occupied for a good reason rather than leaving them empty.