On today’s episode of Did you Know?✨ Wind turbines usually have three blades because it's a balance between efficiency and stability. Wind turbines with three blades strike a balance between capturing sufficient wind for power generation and minimizing drag for efficiency. This design ensures stability during operation, distributing forces evenly to reduce the risk of imbalance and structural stress. This stability is vital, particularly in variable wind conditions or gusts, ensuring safe and optimized energy production. #windturbines #energyefficiency #sustainableenergy
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Most wind turbines require maintenance at least every two years, with some needing more frequent attention. The maintenance frequency depends on factors like turbine type, age, location, and wind energy production. Horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs), often used in coastal regions with strong winds, typically need more maintenance than vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs), which are suited for inland areas with weaker winds. #DroneTechnology #Innovation
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Director at Inpulze Group helping main contractors, facilities managers and businesses to complete their electrical projects, Compex/Atex compliance renewable energy needs and maintenance, using our 5 step Pride Promise
DID YOU KNOW…. The first wind turbine was designed by Palmer Cosslett Putnam and manufactured by the S. Morgan Smith Companyin 1941 The Smith–Putnam wind turbine was the world's first megawatt-size wind turbine In 1941 it was connected to the local electrical distribution system on Grandpa's Knob in Castleton, Vermont, US The 1.25 MW turbine operated for 1100 hours before a blade failed at a known weak point, which had not been reinforced due to wartime material shortages It would be the largest wind turbine ever built until 1979 #greenenergy #windpower #sustainability #windturbine
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Director at Inpulze Group helping main contractors, facilities managers and businesses to complete their electrical projects, Compex/Atex compliance renewable energy needs and maintenance, using our 5 step Pride Promise
DID YOU KNOW…. The first wind turbine was designed by Palmer Cosslett Putnam and manufactured by the S. Morgan Smith Companyin 1941 The Smith–Putnam wind turbine was the world's first megawatt-size wind turbine In 1941 it was connected to the local electrical distribution system on Grandpa's Knob in Castleton, Vermont, US The 1.25 MW turbine operated for 1100 hours before a blade failed at a known weak point, which had not been reinforced due to wartime material shortages It would be the largest wind turbine ever built until 1979 #greenenergy #windpower #sustainability #windturbine
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DID YOU KNOW…. The first wind turbine was designed by Palmer Cosslett Putnam and manufactured by the S. Morgan Smith Companyin 1941 The Smith–Putnam wind turbine was the world's first megawatt-size wind turbine In 1941 it was connected to the local electrical distribution system on Grandpa's Knob in Castleton, Vermont, US The 1.25 MW turbine operated for 1100 hours before a blade failed at a known weak point, which had not been reinforced due to wartime material shortages It would be the largest wind turbine ever built until 1979 #greenenergy #windpower #sustainability #windturbine
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DID YOU KNOW…. The first wind turbine was designed by Palmer Cosslett Putnam and manufactured by the S. Morgan Smith Companyin 1941 The Smith–Putnam wind turbine was the world's first megawatt-size wind turbine In 1941 it was connected to the local electrical distribution system on Grandpa's Knob in Castleton, Vermont, US The 1.25 MW turbine operated for 1100 hours before a blade failed at a known weak point, which had not been reinforced due to wartime material shortages It would be the largest wind turbine ever built until 1979 #greenenergy #windpower #sustainability #windturbine
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the Freya model - Wind Turbine
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This innovative wind turbine is a vertical, omnidirectional wind turbine that can generate 600 watts of off-grid power in low and high-wind conditions. The company IceWind has developed a six-bladed wind turbine called the Freya model, which is capable of harvesting energy from all directions. #innovation #windturbine #windturbines #wind #power
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FICD, Management & Business Consultant, Retired Chairman of the Board, President & Managing Director at Merck Inc. Philippines
Exciting news for developing countries looking to transition to renewable energy! A recent innovation shows great promise and feasibility. With potentially a low investment and a speedy financial recovery, this could be the solution we've been waiting for. Personally, I can't wait to jump right into it once it's commercially available. Let's work towards a greener future together! #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability
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This innovative wind turbine is a vertical, omnidirectional wind turbine that can generate 600 watts of off-grid power in low and high-wind conditions. The company IceWind has developed a six-bladed wind turbine called the Freya model, which is capable of harvesting energy from all directions. #innovation #windturbine #windturbines #wind #power
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Why do most wind turbines have three blades? 👀👂 💠The blades of a wind turbine need to be balanced, so there must be at least two. More blades can help extract more energy from the wind, but you cannot build a power plant with many blades and expect it to run efficiently.📈 💠Once a certain threshold is reached, the increase in efficiency is no longer significant and does not outweigh the additional cost and complexity. Wind turbine developers are trying to balance efficiency, cost and longevity of the mechanism. The three blades turn out to be the best way to do this.👌 #windturbines #windenergy #threeblades #power #Gridinta #ropeaccesstechnicians
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Lightning Protection for Wind Turbines: A Growing Challenge Needs Smarter Solutions ⚡️ The recent PES Wind article on lightning damage to wind turbine blades highlights a crucial discussion for the industry. While traditional LPS (lightning protection systems) play a role, the increasing size and complexity of blades demand more robust solutions, such as the ones from Weather Guard Lightning Tech. At eologix-ping, we're passionate about wind turbine blades' health and efficiency. We believe innovation is key to addressing the evolving challenges of lightning protection. Here are the takeaways from the article 👇 What are your thoughts on the future of lightning protection in wind energy? Is it a minor issue or one of the major things to worry about? #windenergy #windturbine #lightningprotection #bladehealth References: *PES Wind, Issue 2, 2024, pages 79-81: https://lnkd.in/gz4QT-Ti **Allen Hall, Founder and CEO of Weather Guard Lightning Tech
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