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A challenge gaining prominence throughout the planet is the increased need for "green" or sustainable energy. In certain parts of the country, wind farms are a viable alternative to conventional energy sources. An average wind turbine (the device which converts rotational motion to electricity) has a maximum capacity of 1.00 MW. However, realistically the wind turbine never runs at full power. If a wind turbine runs at 31.2% capacity for 1.00 year, how much energy does the wind turbine generate? E = An average American household consumes 9500 kWh in 1.00 year. How many houses can the one wind turbine power? Number of houses =

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1 year = 8760 hours

E = 1 *10^6 * 0.312 * 8760

E= 2733120 kWh ----ANSWER a

b)

no of houses = E/ power for 1 house

no of houses = 2733120/9500

no of houses = 2733120/9500 = 287.69 -----approximately 290 houses

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