wind and solar power Flashcards
what does each turbine have inside is
generator
what do the rotating blades in turbines do
turn the generator and produce electricity
is there pollution with turbines
no , only when they are being built
how many turbines do you need to replace one coal fired power station
1500
what is the problems of turbines
they spoil the view, they are loud, and can be annoying for people living near by
what is the problem with the turbines stopping or going too much
when the wind stops or the wind is too strong , it is impossible to increase the supply when there is extra demand
on average how much electricity do turbines produce
70-85% of the time
what are the good things about turbines
no fuel cost
minimal running cost
no permanent damage to the landscape
where do solar cells generate electric current
directly from sunlight
what are solar panels often used in
remote places
road signals
satellites
