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World 2 · Catch the Wind · 11 min · PRO

Where to place turbines

Capacity factor and wakes

PRO · Energy Island

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The first world of Energy Island is free. PRO opens the other 20 lessons in 5 worlds — simulations, quizzes and all.

  • How much power is in the wind?
  • The Betz limit
  • Blades, pitch and tip speed
  • How a solar cell works
  • Tilt and azimuth
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