Wind Turbines
By using the natural power of wind to drive a generator, wind turbines produce electricity and can produce power for 70-80% of the year. The wind turns the blades and the blades, which are attached to a hub, turn the shaft which rotates inside the generator and produces electricity.
Wind power is a viable form of renewable energy and is well developed in the UK; turbines have become more widespread over the past few years. They do not contaminate the air or release any emissions.
Turbines generate electricity on-site. They can be installed in a small area of open land or a micro-wind turbine can be fitted to a portion of the front or side of a building enclosed by or masking the end of a pitched roof.
The extent of power generated will depend on good wind conditions, the speed of that wind and the size of the turbine blades. Good wind conditions are required to enable this to be a sound investment, so you’ll need to be in an open and exposed area with a wind speed of between 5-6 meters per second to be of any significance. The greater the wind speed, the greater the electricity generated, the faster the investment will be paid back as a result.
