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what
is wind power? the
oldest form of renewable energy on the planet, wind power has been
harvested for over 2,000 years. the implications of the widescale take up
of windpower cannot be underestimated, wind has the potential to meet a
large proportion of our energy demand for future generations. throughout
europe, a greater emphasis is being placed on the development of wind
power then other renewable energies. windpower also has major pluses for
microgeneration. windturbines
create electricity by utilising the movement of air against aerodynamic
blades which are faced towards the wind. lift forces cause the blades to
turn which rotate, turning a shaft attached to a generator – this is
what produces the electricity. control mechanisms within the turbine allow
the turbine head to turn and rotate at different speeds depending upon the
strength and direction of wind. if wind strength becomes too high the
turbines have an override which shuts them down. there
are various size of turbine, from those utilised on smaller stand alone
site, to the large offshore windfarms. domestic turbines are also
available which are designed to bolt onto the side of a house. in order to
specify the correct size for your needs, it is important to undertake a
thorough analysis of your usage. when we undertake this for you, we will
also consider seasonal variances in demand.
smaller turbines generate dc (direct current electricity) therefore an inverter is required to produce ac (alternating current) for electrical appliances. if it is an off-grid system then batteries will also be required to store the energy.
if you have any questions about this technology or would like us to carry out a comprehensive analysis of your requirements, please contact us.
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