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At what range of speed is the electricity from the wind turbine is generated?(a) 100 – 125 mph(b) 450 – 650 mph(c) 250 – 450 mph(d) 30-35 mphThis question was posed to me in final exam.The question is from Generation of Wind Energy in chapter Wind Energy of Energy Engineering

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The correct option is (d) 30-35 mph

Easy explanation: WIND turbines are DESIGNED with cut-in wind speeds and cut-out speeds i.e. the wind speeds when the turbines start TURNING or shut off to prevent drive train damage. TYPICALLY, maximum electric generations occurs at speeds of 30-35mph.



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