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2. Wind turbine - Wikipedia

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   By the 1930s, use of wind turbines in rural areas was declining as the distribution system extended to those areas. [16] A forerunner of modern horizontal-axis wind generators was in service at Yalta, USSR, in 1931. This was a 100 kW generator on a 30-meter (98 ft) tower, connected to the local 6.3 kV distribution system.

3. Wind power - Wikipedia

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   Wind power is the use of wind energy to generate useful work. Historically, wind power was used by sails , windmills and windpumps , but today it is mostly used to generate electricity. This article deals only with wind power for electricity generation.

4. Wind power in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In 2024, 453.5 terawatt-hours were generated by wind power, or 10.54% of electricity in the United States. [2] The average wind turbine generates enough electricity in 46 minutes to power the average American home for one month. [3] In 2019, wind power surpassed hydroelectric power as the largest renewable energy source in the U.S. In March and ...

5. Small wind turbine - Wikipedia

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   Diagram of a small wind turbine and repeller. A 1 kW micro windmill installed in the suburbs of Lahore, Pakistan. Small wind turbine power output. Small wind turbines, also known as micro wind turbines or urban wind turbines, are wind turbines that generate electricity for small-scale use.

6. Wind turbine design - Wikipedia

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   An example of a wind turbine, this 3 bladed turbine is the classic design of modern wind turbines Wind turbine components : 1-Foundation, 2-Connection to the electric grid, 3-Tower, 4-Access ladder, 5-Wind orientation control (Yaw control), 6-Nacelle, 7-Generator, 8-Anemometer, 9-Electric or Mechanical Brake, 10-Gearbox, 11-Rotor blade, 12-Blade pitch control, 13-Rotor hub

7. Bill would block wind energy projects across 90% of Arizona ...

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   New wind turbines would not be allowed within 12 miles of any site zoned for residential use, putting much of the state off-limits. Bill would block wind energy projects across 90% of Arizona, set ...