Question: ( a ) State and briefly explain the factors that determine the output power from wind energy. ( 5 ) ( b ) What is

(a) State and briefly explain the factors that determine the output power from wind energy. (5)
(b) What is Betz limit? What is its importance? (3)
(c) Compare the horizontal-axis wind turbine (HAWT) and the vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT).(6)
(d) Define tip speed ratio and state why it is regarded as a very important parameter of a wind turbine.

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