Wind Energy
Articles on wind energy in Renewable Energy and Power Systems, starting with the main guide.
How Wind Turbines Generate Electricity How wind turbines generate electricity: blades and lift, rotor, gearbox, generator, yaw and pitch control, Betz limit, power curve and a power example. Wind Turbine Power Curve and Capacity Factor Wind turbine power curve explained: cut-in, rated and cut-out speeds, IEC 61400-12-1 testing, annual energy and capacity factor with an example.