The annual electrical energy demand for Penn State University Park campus is 300,000,000 KWh. Is it possible to build a wind farm that could provide electricity throughout the year to the University? If so, how many wind mills will be required to build the wind farm. Average wind speed in Pennsylvania is 15 mph. A state-of-the-art windmill has a rotor blade length of 75 m and the practical efficiency of a wind mill is 40%. Cost is not an issue.
Please show all work so I know how you got the answer. Thanks for your help on my extra credit question!
Please show all work so I know how you got the answer. Thanks for your help on my extra credit question!