Wind turbine
5 MW - Power; example.
The rated electrical power output of a wind-driven generator.
A chosen 5 MW rated output. Actual generation depends on wind and operation.
Defined examples — our methodologyWind turbine vs Power station: power comparison
The power of a power station is about 200 times the power of a wind turbine. Selected basis: an example for Wind turbine; an example for Power station; approximate values.
- Wind turbine
- Power
- Power station
- Power
ENERGY EACH SECOND
Wind turbine
5 MWPower
0
Power station
1 GWPower
0
Power is energy per unit time: one watt is one joule per second.
In perspective200 times
Measurements, assumptions & sources
Power station
1 GW - Power; example.
The electrical power produced by a facility that generates electricity for distribution to users.
A chosen 1 GW electrical output. Capacity and actual generation differ.
Defined examples — our methodology
Compare something else
There’s always another scale
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PowerWind turbine5 MWThe rated electrical power output of a wind-driven generator.
PowerPower station1 GWThe electrical power produced by a facility that generates electricity for distribution to users.
PowerLED bulb9 WThe electrical power drawn by a light-emitting diode lamp used for illumination.
PowerElectric kettle3 kWThe electrical power used by an electric kettle to heat water.
SpaceSun1,391,000 kmThe Sun is the star at the centre of the Solar System.Side by side
Another point of view.
Illustrative artwork · not to scale
Illustrative artwork · not to scale
Illustrative artwork · not to scale
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