The study on the gigantic windmills, conducted
by the scientists proved that the larger the wind turbine, the greener
electricity it provides. The relevant report has been published in ACS’ journal
Environmetal Science & Technology.
In the article, scientists emphasize the fact, that wind power is becoming more
and more popular source of electricity as it provides almost 2% of global
energy. What is more, by 2020 the figure is expected to reach 10 %.
The size if turbines is also increasing : they have grown 10 fold in the last
three decades , from 50 to 500 feet in diameter. And that is not all, as the
engineers are planning to build super-giant turbines, 1,000 feet in diameter!
The study shows clearly that larger turbines produce greener electricity and it
happens for two reasons. First, the manufacturers are able to use the know-how
and experience to create extremely efficient, big wind turbines. Second, the
advanced materials and design allow the turbine’s blades to harness more wind.
It means cleaner power without the significant increase in the amount of
material that is required for construction or fuel needed for transportation.
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