Question

A challenge gaining prominence throughout the planet is the increased need for \"green\" or sustainable energy. In certain parts of the country, wind farms are a viable alternative to conventional energy sources. An average wind turbine (the device which converts rotational motion to electricity) has a maximum capacity of 1.40 MW. However, realistically the wind turbine never runs at full power. If a wind turbine runs at 29.2% capacity for 1.00 year, how much energy does the wind turbine generate?

E=kwh

An average American household consumes 1.10 × 104 kWh in 1.00 year. How many houses can the one wind turbine power?

Answer 1

According to question, maximum capacity of wind turbine to generate electricity is 1.40 MW, but in realistic it can deliver 29.2 % of its maximum power. Thus, power delivered by wind turbine on average is,

The above calculated power is for 1 year, therefore energy generated by wind turbine in 1 year is,

An American household consumes 1.10 X 104 KWh in 1.00 year and average energy delivered by wind turbine as calculated above is 3,581,088.0 KWh in 1 year. Suppose this much generated energy can supply to n houses in 1 year, then