WIND ENERGY
Wind energy is a renewable energy source that uses the power of the wind to generate energy. This process happens through wind turbines, which operate as follows: blowing air passes through the turbine blades, causing them to spin, which triggers the main shaft of the turbine.
Have you ever looked at a wind turbine and wondered why the blades rotate so slowly and yet it is possible to produce energy?
If you have asked yourself this question, here is the answer: in fact the turbine spins slowly (about 18rpm, which is not fast enough to generate power) and that is why the rotor shaft of the turbine is connected to a series of gears (gearbox) that will increase the rotation up to 1800 rpm. At this speed, the generator that is connected to the gearbox can generate a lot of electricity.
UNDERSTANDING WIND ENERGY
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When the wind blows, the turbine’s blades spin, capturing energy.
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The wind then triggers the main shaft of the wind turbine.
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The shaft spins the gears sending energy to the generator to create electricity. Electricity then travels to the transformer where voltage levels are adjusted for the grid.
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Transmission lines then carry electricty to your home!
ADVANTAGES
No direct CO2 emissions
Cost-effective
Economic value
Low maintenance cost
DISADVANTAGES
Intermittency
Issues with NIMBY – Not in My Backyard
Land use, noise and bird disruption
Higher initial costs
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