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Compared to early times of utilizing wind energy, modern wind turbines have experienced quite some changes. Basic elements are still present: Some device for capturing the wind (blades), a building (tower) and a foundation. But driven by structural integrity and costs modern wind turbines nowadays look different. Also the purpose has changed in time. Previously utilized mostly mechanical for pumping water, grinding grain, driving machines via belts, etc., modern wind turbines have been producing electrical energy since the middle of the last century.
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Ritschel, U., Beyer, M. (2022). Modern Wind Turbines. In: Designing Wind Turbines. Synthesis Lectures on Renewable Energy Technologies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08549-9_2
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