On-Shore & Off-Shore Wind farm
On-Shore & Off-Shore Wind farm
Wind energy, which transforms the power of an inexhaustible resource such as wind into electricity, is a sustainable and valuable investment for the future. Harnessing the wind requires the installation of wind farms, either on land or offshore, with dozens of wind turbines.
Onshore Wind Farm
From the wind farms that dot our landscapes to the vast installations off our coastlines, both offshore and onshore wind power play a central role in the transition to a carbon-free electricity system.
The technology that onshore and offshore wind turbines use to generate electricity is essentially the same. Where the two differ is in their position, size, scale and how the electricity they generate is transferred.
Onshore wind energy is the power that’s generated by wind turbines located on land driven by the natural movement of the air. You’ll often see onshore wind farms in fields or more rural areas, as they’re usually constructed in less-populated areas where buildings and obstacles don’t interrupt the air.
Offshore Wind Farm
Offshore wind farms generate electricity from wind blowing across the sea. They are considered more efficient than onshore wind farms, thanks to the higher speed of winds, greater consistency and lack of physical interference that the land or human-made objects can present.
It’s one of the least expensive forms of renewable energy (along with solar PV) and significantly less expensive than offshore wind power. Cheaper infrastructure and costs to run means onshore farms can help lower electricity bills.
Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Technology
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Wind farms generate electricity from wind power using wind turbinesPopularWind farms generate electricity from wind power using wind turbines
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Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy.Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy.
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Wind farms are typically located in areas with high wind speedsWind farms are typically located in areas with high wind speeds
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Wind turbines consist of a rotor with blades, a generator, and a tower.Wind turbines consist of a rotor with blades, a generator, and a tower.
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The rotational energy from the blades is converted into electrical energy by the generator.The rotational energy from the blades is converted into electrical energy by the generator.
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