How can blade shape and angle impact the efficiency of wind energy capture?

Why are efficient, lightweight, and functional not sufficient alone in wind energy design?

How can the speed and direction of wind alter the mechanical and electrical output of a windmill?

When does an added component contribute more to energy generation or simply add resistance?

Would I rely on this windmill design to power part of my home during an emergency?

Distinguish between mechanical engineering and electrical engineering roles in wind energy systems.

Use formulas to calculate voltage, current, and resistance generated from kinetic energy.

Optimize blade design (length, shape, material) to increase rotational speed and electrical output.

How to convert kinetic energy from spinning blades into electrical energy using a generator.

How blade angle, wind speed, and gear ratios affect energy production.

That trade offs between blade size, weight, and spin resistance impact energy efficiency.

How to build and test a functional windmill using engineering design processes.

How to communicate and present energy concepts to peers in both mechanical and environmental engineering fields.

How to interpret data from windmill tests to improve energy output.