Wind turbines are already skyscraper-sized – is there any limit to how big they will get?

Summary

Simon Hogg writing for the Conversation, notes the following:

• Bigger wind turbines can generate electricity at competitive prices.
• Bigger blades can extract more energy from the wind.
• However, as blades get bigger, they need to turn more slowly.
• Aerodynamics, engineering constraints and transportation of turbine blades should put a limit on size.

References

References from the Web:

• 07 JAN 2023 A colossal 18 MW wind turbine is about to debut in China | Electrek
• 08 JAN 2023 China unveils 18-MW world’s largest offshore wind turbine that could power 40,000 homes annually (interestingengineering.com)

Source Information:

• Article Source: The Conversation: In-depth analysis, research, news and ideas from leading academics and researchers.
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