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Wind Turbine Power Calculator

Power output from wind speed and rotor size.

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Results
Power output
12.41 kW
Swept area
113.1 m²
Annual energy at 30% CF
32,623 kWh
Wind power density
314 W/m²

Quick answer

Wind power scales with the cube of wind speed and the square of rotor diameter.

P = ½ρAv³ × Cp

How to use the Wind Turbine Power Calculator

  1. 1Enter rotor diameter and average wind speed.
  2. 2Set the power coefficient (Betz limit is 0.59).
  3. 3Adjust air density for altitude.

Frequently asked questions

Why does wind speed matter so much?

Power scales with the cube — doubling wind speed gives eight times the power.

What capacity factor is realistic?

25–35% onshore, higher offshore.