If they dont build wind turbines in cities due to lack of soace, why dont they make the turbines smaller, and build more?

Is it a problem with efficiently generating elecricity w turbines that are smaller? Logistical?

Edit: thanks for the serious replies guyz, I really did mean to post it to r/nostupidquestions but since /u/2cblover says I get 1 shitpost a month, im keeping this up


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[31 Points] Bart4rd:

What if we put a fan on every car


[23 Points] tegdoofiest:

If it's shitposting time, well boof some penis envy and then you'll understand how nature works. But in the off-chance you want to actually know, efficiency is proportional to square area of exposed blades, which also affects rotational speed. Smaller turbines = less rotational area = less power, which has to be made up for by rotating the generator shaft in the gearbox faster. This puts a strain on the equipment, because obviously too fast means higher chance of mechanical failure.


[8 Points] ForLol_Serious:

I think you might be in the wrong sub


[2 Points] TheRealFatMac:

TURBINES ON TOP OF SKYSCRAPERS!!!!


[1 Points] stasis69:

Modern wind farms, or 'parks' rely a lot on the communication and constant data collection of many turbines all working together.

The 'nexus', or the top part of the turbine that holds all of the machinery is also a massive supercomputer that communicates in real time with all other turbines in the park, which allows them to rotate and shift position on their own to collect the most wind.

And, it's the most windy in places without humans generally. Like actual middle of nowhere northern china so deep in the mountains there aren't maps.

Source: werk


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