Question

TO work properly, wind - electric generators need wind speed of at least about

Answer 1

8 kph (2 m/s) minimum is required to start rotating most small wind turbines. 12.6 kph (3.5 m/s) is the typical cut-in speed, when a small turbine starts generating power. 36–54 kph (10–15 m/s) produces maximum generation power. At 90 kph (25 m/s) maximum, the turbine is stopped or braked (cut-out speed).