Wind Power Physics
Wind power follows P = 0.5 x air density x swept area x wind speed cubed x efficiency. The Betz limit caps theoretical efficiency at 59.3%. Modern turbines achieve 35-45% efficiency. A typical US home uses about 10,500 kWh/year.
Estimate the power output of a wind turbine based on wind conditions.
What would make it better?
Wind power follows P = 0.5 x air density x swept area x wind speed cubed x efficiency. The Betz limit caps theoretical efficiency at 59.3%. Modern turbines achieve 35-45% efficiency. A typical US home uses about 10,500 kWh/year.