Table 1 Characteristics of onshore wind turbines in the scenarios of the study “Naturally compatible energy supply from 100% renewable energies 2050” (Walter et al. 2018)
From: How to achieve the climate targets? Spatial planning in the context of the German energy transition
Technology | Scenario I: “status quo” current technologies and standards for the protection of people and nature | Scenario II: technological trends and expected future technologies in 2050 | Scenario III: technical innovation plus for man and nature | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rated power | 3.0 MW | 7.58 MW | 13 kW | 3.0 MW | 7.58 MW |
Hub height | 122 m | 200 m | 13.5 m | 122 m | 200 m |
Rotor diameter | 115.7 m | 127 m | – | 115.7 m | 127 m |
Sound power level | 105.0 dB[A] | 108.5 dB[A] | – | 105.0 dB[A] | 108.5 dB[A] |