Episode 570
Why are wind turbine blades shaped the way they are?
The evolution of harnessing wind energy...
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
June 21, 20245m 15s
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Show Notes
For today's question, James Tytko takes on Janey's query on the shape of modern wind turbine blades and draws a comparison with old fashioned windmills: why such different designs? Professor of Renewable Energy Simon Hogg from Durham University provides the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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