Quiet Revolution: Can Our Wind Turbines Power Themselves?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of wind turbines, specifically the Quiet Revolution models, generating sufficient energy to power their own LED lighting and control systems. Participants highlight that each turbine may contain hundreds to thousands of LEDs, alongside necessary control circuits. The maximum output of 6kW is noted as comparable to a single residential user's peak consumption, raising questions about the sustainability of wind energy in powering itself continuously.

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I understand these things can spin, but what I'm questioning is whether they can really produce enough power to even power themselves?

I mean, there have got to be a few hundred if not thousand LEDs on each one, as well as a control circuit to control the LEDs.

What do you think?
 
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6kW maximum is on the order of a single residential user's peak consumption. Wind power is not continuous however.
 

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