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Wind Energy Quiz

Take this quiz to see how much you know about wind energy.
  1. What country has plans for the largest offshore wind farm?

    2. Denmark
    Germany
    Ireland
    United States

  2. What percentage of this country's electicity needs will the windfarm be generating?

    3. 2%
    5%
    10%
    15%

  3. What is the energy density of 12 mph wind at sea level?

    4. 13 Watts per square meter
    55 Watts per square meter
    130 Watts per square meter
    600 watts per square meter

  4. What is the worlds largest windmill company?

    5. Enercon, Germany
    General Electric, United States
    Nordex, Denmark
    Vestas, Denmark

  5. Large turbines spin at this rpm. Small turbine spin at this rpm.

    6. Fixed, and fixed.
    Fixed, and varable.
    Varable, and fixed.
    Varable, and fixed.

  6. Generally speaking, what is the best location for a wind farm, provided you want the best power.

    7. A river valley, by the banks.
    Top, or side of a mountain.
    In the city.
    Right on the coast, or offshore.

  7. The protective covering over a generator or motor is the...

    8. Nacelle
    Axial Alternator
    Shaft
    Transistor

  8. In 1995, the standard output of a large turbine was ? watt's, In 2003 it was ? watt's?

    9. 0.2 mW, and 0.7mW
    0.5 mW and 1.5 mW
    1 mW and 2.5 mW
    2 mW and 5 mW

  9. In 2006, the installed capacity of large wind turbines in the United States increased by?

    10. 2454 mW
    3472 mW
    4216 mW
    5426 mW

  10. Wind power is the fastest growing sector, second fastest, third fastest, or fourth fastest?

    11. fastest
    second
    third
    fourth