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The mechanics and workings of wind turbines

How fast do the blades turn?

The blades rotate at anything between 15-50 revolutions per minute at constant speed. However, an increasing number of machines operate at variable speed.

For more information: see the European Wind Energy Association's factsheet on wind energy technology. www.bwea.com/ref/tech.html


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