Until we see the design and until the tests are complete, we can only speculate.
My speculation is that sure, it will "work", but probably not as efficiently as a single big rotor. But there are other metrics to consider besides the efficiency of power generated per area swept by the rotors. Maybe the multi-rotors are cheaper, maybe they get around planning restrictions that apply to large single-rotor turbines, maybe they work better in locations with weak wind, maybe they are easier to install and maintain...
My main speculation is that if Vestas (or anyone else) can build wind-turbines that can generate (on average) power that is 1 cent/(kW hour) cheaper than conventional power, then the world will beat a path to their door. But until power storage technologies improve to match, conventional power will still be needed for those times when the wind is weak.
What is your own answer to your question?
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering