Wind Power

Wind Power and offshore will become a major supplier of electricity to the national grid in the next 20 years.

About Wind Power

How does the technology work?

Wind power converts the kinetic energy of the wind into electricity. The wind turns a propeller that in turn rotates a generator to produce electricity.

The amount and reliability of the electricity produced depends on the force and reliability of the wind and the efficiency of the match to a suitable wind turbine design.

Enevis always recommend a comprehensive Wind and Environmental Impacts survey to assess the feasibility of a wind turbine whether it is for a wind farm generating megawatts of electricity or a small domestic turbine generating kilowatts. A properly sited and designed wind farm installation could potentially generate 30 per cent more power per pound invested than solar PV.

Where can a wind turbine be installed?

Wind turbines can be installed on land or offshore although. Enevis currently only undertakes land-based wind projects. Turbines can be placed anywhere with a reasonably constant reliable wind; open fields, mountains, coastal areas.