When I drove past a field of wind turbines on a recent road trip, I wondered how fast the blades can really spin before they are damaged. So, I did some reading to find out the maximum speed of wind turbines and what happens when that limit is exceeded. Do wind turbines have a maximum …
When I was looking at photos of wind turbines recently, I wondered why they are all painted white. So, I did some more research to find out if there is any specific reason why this is the most common color among wind turbines. Why are wind turbines white? Wind turbines are painted white to achieve …
When I was reading an article about the growth of wind energy, I started to wonder how nearby animals are being affected by wind turbines. So, I did some more research to find out if wind turbines actually cause harm to animals. Do wind turbines harm animals? Wind turbines do account for a certain number …
When I was reading about the topic of wind energy, I started to wonder how fast wind turbines really spin. So, I continued my research to find out the speeds that wind turbine blades actually move while creating electricity. How fast do wind turbines spin? Wind turbines begin turning when wind speeds are around 7 …
When I was taking a walk the other day and enjoying the breeze, I wondered if the wind will blow forever. More specifically, I was interested to learn if it’s possible for the earth to ever run out of wind. So, I did some research to find out how long wind energy will actually last. …
When I was thinking about the concept of wind energy, the question of how the wind is actually converted into electricity came into my mind. So, I took some time to research the energy conversion process of wind turbines to learn how they work internally. How is wind energy converted to electricity? The blades on …
When the topic of wind energy came up in a recent conversation, I was interested to learn what the real costs are to invest in something like this. So, I did some research to find out the return on investment and cost-effectiveness of wind turbines. Does wind energy pay for itself? Depending on the size …
My wife and I frequently drive across the country to visit family. On a recent trip as we passed a large wind farm in northern Texas my son asked me what wind energy is used for. Having worked in the wind industry for many years I was able to answer his question, and perhaps yours …