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IP1.20.6 Wind turbines
Wind turbines
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IP1.20.6 Wind turbines
Winds are convection currents set up in the Earth’s atmosphere
by energy from the Sun. The kinetic energy of the wind can be
used to drive wind turbines directly.
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IP1.20.6 Wind turbines
Here are some examples of wind
turbines.
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Wind farm
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Offshore wind farm
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Rooftop wind turbine
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This wind turbine is in a supermarket car park. The small-scale wind turbine is designed for urban environments.
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This is a vertical-axis wind turbine. It produces less energy than a regular wind turbine and is only suitable for small-scale applications.
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These wind turbines are called ‘eggbeaters’ because of their shape.
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Two-blade wind turbine
