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Illustration of a turbine - 11 months ago
A wind turbine is a rotating machine which converts the wind's kinetic energy (energy generated from movement) into mechanical energy. The wind turbine converts the mechanical energy to electricity. Components of a wind turbine include: Anemometer, Blades, brake, Controller, Gear Box, Generator, Tower, Rotor, Shaft, Wind Vane
How a wind turbine works - 11 months ago
Wind blows and sets the blades of a turbine in motion, thus generating power (power is derived from the kinetic energy)that can be converted into electricity. Turbines can be located on land (such as at the Tsitsikamma ECCWEDA farm). They can also be situated in the water, preferably close to the shoreline, where higher wind speeds and more steady wind conditions are available . Wind Speeds are also higher offshore, thus nations are currently striving to invest more in offshore wind plants.
ECCWEDA - Workshops - 11 months ago
ECCWEDA is planning to have 5 Capacity Building Workshops entitled "INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPING A WIND FARM FACILITY" the workshop dates have been finalised and the first is set to kick off on the 24 September 2009.
Comercial Wind Farm in Coega - 11 months ago
ELECTRAWINDS Belgium announced today (September 11) it was finalising the feasibility in setting up a commercial wind farm which will be located in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ).
Unanswered Questions regarding Coega Wind Farm - 11 months ago
I READ with interest and some circumspection the recent reports on the proposed investment of R1,2-billion by Electrawinds (Belgium) for a wind farm to be established in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) (“Coega investment takes off on wind farm hopes”, The Herald, September 14).
ECCWEDA Write up - 11 months ago
The two key issues that should be at the forefront of any support to an industrial sector in South Africa are local ownership and employment
For a Dispossessed Tribe, a Time of Reckoning - 11 months ago
Isaac Tembani stood on the main street of this Indian Ocean port city, handing out leaflets that begged passers-by to consider the calamity that shattered his community little more than 13 years ago.
Introduction to Wind Power Facility - 11 months ago
The first of 5 Capacity Building Workshops for community leaders in and around the Kouga Koukamma Municipality blew off last week, 24 – 25 September 2009. The workshops were well supported as it was attended by 24 Delegates, all of whom came eager and excited to be empowered.