Research shows 20 MW wind turbines are feasible

[Fledermaus]

20 Megawatt wind turbines are feasible, according to a new report from the EU-funded UpWind project, published today at the EWEA 2011 Annual Event in Brussels.
The UpWind project explored the design limits of upscaling wind turbines to 20 Megawatt (MW) and found that they would have rotor diameters of around 200 metres, compared to some 120 metres on today's 5 MW turbines.

Such turbines could be a solution for expanding Europe's offshore wind energy capacity, providing several times more electricity at lower costs than today's turbines.

EWEA forecasts that wind energy will meet 26-34% of Europe's electricity demand power by 2030, with almost as much electricity coming from offshore turbines as from those onshore.

http://7thspace.com/headlines/376208/research_shows_20_mw_wind_turbines_are_feasible.html

[AlecBGreen]

1. this reminds me of early telescopes

they made them bigger and bigger until someone had the bright idea of redesigning it altogether.

[NickB79]

2. Damn, 200 meter rotors would be friggin huge

That would be quite the sight to see.

[FBaggins]

3. That's pretty incredible

I'd like to see one of those puppies.