How much energy does a 10MW wind turbine produce?

You don't get 10MW all the time, because it depends on the wind conditions. (By contrast a 10MW coal plant can be expected to produce 10MW all day every day) A 10 MW wind turbine can be expected to output 10 MW (power) at the rated wind speed. If the wind remained at that speed for one hour then the output would be 10 MWh (energy).

How much power does a wind turbine produce?

Wind turbines commonly produce considerably less than rated capacity, which is the maximum amount of power it could produce if it ran all the time. For example, a 1.5-megawatt wind turbine with an efficiency factor of 33 percent may produce only half a megawatt in a year — less if the wind isn't blowing reliably.

Why does a wind turbine not produce power?

Below the cut-in wind speed, the turbine cannot produce power because the wind does not transmit enough energy to overcome the friction in the drivetrain. At the rated output wind speed, the turbine produces its peak power (its rated power). At the cut-out wind speed, the turbine must be stopped to prevent damage.

What is renewable power capacity?

Total wind (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes onshore and offshore wind. IRENA (2024) – processed by Our World in Data The renewable power capacity data represents the maximum net generating capacity of power plants and other installations that use renewable energy sources to produce electricity.

What is the average size of a wind turbine?

The average size of onshore turbines being manufactured today is around 2.5-3 MW, with blades of about 50 metres length. It can power more than 1,500 average EU households. An average offshore wind turbine of 3.6 MW can power more than 3,312 average EU households. In 1985, wind turbines were under 1 MW with rotor diameters of around 15 metres.

How many GW of wind energy are there in the world?

The global capacity for generating power from wind energy has grown continuously since 2001, reaching 591 GW in 2018 (9-percent growth compared to 2017), according to the Global Wind Energy Council . Wind arises from processes driven by solar energy. The sun’s energy creates temperature differences that drive air circulation.