84 Pipestone County Wind Turbines
November 11th, 2011
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Base of a Wind Turbine
November 3rd, 2011
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Some cool WIND TURBINES images:
Base of a Wind Turbine
Image by dave.worth
Base of a Wind Turbine
Image by dave.worth
The Wind Turbines of Oklahoma
Image by SFSteve
Q&A: How much Wind Turbines Does it take to Make the Energy in a Power Plant?
November 1st, 2011
Question by Young Genuis: How much Wind Turbines Does it take to Make the Energy in a Power Plant?
How much Wind Turbines Does it take to Make the Energy in a Power Plant?
Best answer:
Answer by MTRstudent
Your question is confusing!
Do you mean: how many wind turbines does it take to produce the same power output as a power station?
The answer depends on a lot of things. Modern power stations vary in size. A ‘typical’ one is somewhere between 1000MW and 1600MW. (but you can get bigger ones – Drax is over 4000MW)
Wind turbines tend to be between 1.5MW and 3.6MW each, but 5MW models are being released this year and 7.5MW and 10MW ones are being researched.
So at maximum output, a 1600MW coal power station would require about 640 2.5MW turbines to match it. Or 320 of the new 5MW turbines.
The total amount of energy produced is different though; wind turbines on average only produce ~30% of their total possible output (ie their ‘capacity factor’ is about 30%). Nuclear power stations, because of their low marginal cost, tend to have a ‘capacity factor’ of 90% or so. Other power stations like coal and gas may be anywhere from 40-90%, but the US average is 55%:
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/plugs/plepa00a.html
So a 1600MW coal power station will average 880MW output. You’d need almost 1200 2.5MW turbines to get the same average power output; or 600 new 5MW models.
Give your answer to this question below!
Nice WIND TURBINES photos
October 31st, 2011
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A few nice WIND TURBINES images I found:
Wind Turbine Discovery – Sikku, Thailand
Image by Mr Chris Johnson
Wind turbine access door
Image by vaxomatic
How will wind turbines affect the climate?
October 24th, 2011
Question by Dr.T: How will wind turbines affect the climate?
I see that that East Anglia Offshore Wind, Ltd. is going to develop a 7.2GW wind farm. This begs the question: if the turbines are approximately 50% efficient then how will the reduction in wind energy by approximately 15GW affect the climate in the region around the wind farm?
Best answer:
Answer by Razek L
Wind turbines make noise pollution
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New Wind Turbine Design Can Triple Energy Production
October 19th, 2011
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Watch WPFC’s educational playlist on Wind Energy: ning.it ——- Learn about RECs – Renewable Energy Credits: ning.it ——- Watch WPFC’s playlist on Energy Deregulation: ning.it ——- Watch WPFC’s Wind Power Xtras playlist: ning.it ——- .
Video Rating: 5 / 5
Stock footage of damaged windmills & wind farms.
October 11th, 2011
Stock footage of damaged windmills & wind farms. B-Roll of damaged windmills in southern Minnesota. Video shows various windmills broken by high winds where the blades were busted off or the tops of the turbines / generators were ripped off. Catalog ID: 2011_Windmills_DK1 Total Run Time: 08;11;02 Format: HD To license this footage for broadcast, contact www.StormChasingVideo.com
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Nice WIND TURBINES photos
September 15th, 2011
Inside an operating wind turbine
September 14th, 2011
Check out these WIND TURBINES images:
Inside an operating wind turbine
Image by dave.worth
Carthage SD Wind Turbine
Image by Rural Learning Center
Kessingland wind turbine
Image by Ambernectar 13
Cool WIND TURBINES images
September 5th, 2011
Check out these WIND TURBINES images:
wind turbines in Great Yarmouth
Image by Ambernectar 13
350 wind turbine, Hull, Massachusetts
Image by 350.org
ABB’s power products for Finland’s largest wind farm
September 4th, 2011
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The first stage of Finland’s largest wind farm, Kemi Ajos in Northern Finland, became fully operational in 2008. The wind farm, constructed and owned by PVO-Innopower, has 10 three-megawatt turbines (onshore and offshore) with a total production capacity of 30 megawatts. It is connected to the national grid by an 11 kilometer, 110 kilovolt power line. ABB delivered generators and frequency converters to all wind turbines in the project as well as substations and transformers. With its 20 years of experience, ABB serves wind power customers at every stage of a project. ABB’s offering includes everything from components for wind turbines to power plant solutions, including electrical design, substation construction, project management, and installation and commissioning.
Wind & Solar Energy Industry Panel (Pt. 4)
August 25th, 2011
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How does Wind Power work? How does Solar Energy work? Does Renewable Energy have the potential to offset fossil fuels? And if so, when? Should I put a solar panel or wind turbine on my roof? How much will it cost me? Who is hiring? Get the scoop on the state of the Renewable Energy Field straight from industry insiders Adam Serchuk and Chance Currington. Students were able to ask questions in a panel format after the presentations. Serchuk is the Director of Market Intelligence for Vestas Wind Systems, the largest manufacturer of wind turbines in the world. Serchuk is responsible for forecasting the world’s energy portfolio and Vestas’ opportunities. Currington, is Sales Manager and Lead Systems Designer for Sunlight Solar Energy Inc, an Oregon solar provider. Currington is an expert on solar incentives and tax credits to homeowners. Recorded at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon as part of the Annual Sustainability Lecture Series on May 5th, 2011. The Renewable Energy & Sustainability Center Depts.Clackamas.Edu/Sustainability Vestas Vestas.com Sunlight Solar Energy Inc. Sunlightsolar.com Check out the rest of the Sustainability Lecture Series videos on Clackamas Community College’s Youtube channel or in DVD format from the Dye Library.
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wind turbine #2728
August 15th, 2011
Some cool WIND TURBINES images:
wind turbine #2728
Image by Nemo’s great uncle
Wind Turbine in Wakasu Park
Image by ykanazawa1999
The wind turbine is lonely.
Image by Timothy Greig
Q&A: Do you think the large wind turbines for wind energy are unsightly?
August 11th, 2011
Question by Taylor: Do you think the large wind turbines for wind energy are unsightly?
I have heard that many people believe the wind turbines are ugly and should be kept out of the view of homes. I believe they are beautiful and are necessary. What do you think?
Best answer:
Answer by generation7
they ARE beautiful.
i moved halfway across the country & drove. going through the Kansas farmlands & seeing mile after mile of them-awesome.
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Home Wind Turbine
August 11th, 2011
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Solar Wind Powered Montana Homes, Gated, 30 Acres, Off The Grid Homes in Montana!
July 19th, 2011
www.taunyafagan.com ~ Very private and secluded southwest Montana mountain home on a setting in the hills above Butte yet convenient to town. Gorgeous fenced and gated 30 acres in a treed setting with Montana’s Continental Divide mountain views, livestock pasture and paddock, timber, open loft-style house, separate guest house, livestock barn, and industrial shop. Totally off the power grid with high end solar equipment and wind turbine; propane backup. Present owner runs equipment on this system. Surrounded by USFS and access to trails for hunting, hiking, horse back riding, ATV’s or snow mobiling in the winter. Plethora of wildlife. Perfect spot for those who love privacy, living off the land, but needing to be close to town. www.thebozemanhomes.com MLSNumber: 171507 Property Type: Residential Price: 5000 Beds: 1 Baths: 1 Sq. Ft.: 2880 Year Built: 2007 Number of Acres: 30 City: Butte Address: Moulton Reservoir Rd For more information on this listing, please contact: Listing Agent Taunya Fagan 406-579-9683 Prudential Montana Real Estate 406-586-7676 Taunya dot Fagan@prumt.com Serving the Bozeman, Montana Area —————————– Search results are produced through the Southwest Montana Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but …
Wind company picks Newton for factory, hundreds of jobs
July 19th, 2011
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Wind company picks Newton for factory, hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of new jobs are coming to Newton, as Gov. Sam Brownback announced Friday New Millennium Wind Energy will locate a manufacturing facility at the Kansas Logistics Park.
Read more on The Newton Kansan
Fight vow as wind farm plan unveiled
CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to fight a proposal to erect England’s biggest wind farm in County Durham – despite its communities being in line for a £11.5m windfall if the scheme goes ahead.
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Wind farms a ‘sacrilege’
President Nicolas Sarkozy accused of committing a ‘grave attack on the collective memory’ of World War II allies after he approved a giant wind farm complex off the D-Day coast.
Read more on The Age