Wind Energy
How can wind be converted into electrical energy? How does a wind turbine work?
Wind energy is becoming the most important source of energy in Germany for the first time. In 2019 it overtook lignite with a share of 24.4% of gross electricity consumption. This brings Germany closer to its goal of leaving the fossil-nuclear energy age behind.
The central topic of this station is the design and operation of wind turbines and their advantages and disadvantages compared to other energy sources.
Topics:
Electromagnetic induction, eddy current brake, generator, wind systems, wind turbines, efficiency
