Question

Based on average speed data only, estimate the annual energy production from a horizontal axis wind turbine with a 25 m diameter operating in a wind regime with an average wind speed of 6 m/s. Assume that the wind turbine is operating under standard atmospheric conditions (density =1.225 kg/m3. Assume a turbine efficiency of 0.3. Suggest a way to improve the energy production​

Answer 1

Answer:

Electricity generation from an average wind turbine is determined by multiplying the average nameplate capacity of a wind turbine in the United States (2.43 MW) by the average U.S. wind capacity factor (0.3498) and by the number of hours per year (8,760 hours).