Electrical, Mechanical & Sustainable Engineers
Wind Turbine Power Design-Build Package

 

How much power will a wind turbine produce?

Calculating the amount of power that a wind turbine can actually produce depends on the speed of the wind at the site of the wind turbine, and the turbine power rating. Wind turbines are usually the most productive with wind speeds at 33 mph. With constant wind speeds, the diameter of rotor, or blades is what determines how much clean energy is produced by the wind turbine system.

Rotor Size and Maximum Power Output

Rotor Diameter (meters)

Power Output (kW)

10

25

17

100

27

225

33

300

40

500

44

600

48

750

54

1000

64

1500

72

2000

80

2500