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Welcome to this Q&A about wind turbines.

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Welcome to this Q&A about wind turbines.

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What is a wind turbine?

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A wind turbine is a device that converts the wind's kinetic energy into electrical energy. Wind turbines are manufactured in a wide range of sizes, with either horizontal or vertical axes.

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What is a wind turbine made of?

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They are 71-79% steel; fiberglass, resin or plastic (11-16%); iron or cast iron (5- 17%); copper (1%); and aluminum (0-2%).

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How loud are wind turbines?

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The closest a wind turbine is positioned to a home is 300 metres. At that rate, they have a sound level pressure at 43 decibels.

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Where are wind turbines located?

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They are usually located on mountains or on particulary windy areas.

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What is the maximum speed of wind that a wind turbine can produce electricity?

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RE: What is the maximum speed of wind that a wind turbine can produce electricity?

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RE: What is the maximum speed of wind that a wind turbine can produce electricity?

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The minimum speed of wind is 12/14 km and the best speed is around 50/60 km. The maximum speed is 90km and below. Any more and the turbines have to switched off before they begin to break.

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These posts were written by Yasmina and Talib Qizalbash. For more information, click on the links below.

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These posts were written by Yasmina and Talib Qizalbash. For more information, click on the links below.

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How do wind turbines work - Department of Energy

How do wind turbines work - Wikipedia

How do wind turbines work - Britanncia