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Wind turbines are already skyscraper-sized – is there any limit to how big they will get?

In 2023, some 100 miles off the coast of north-east England, the world’s largest wind turbines will start generating electricity.

In 2023, some 100 miles off the coast of north-east England, the world’s largest wind turbines will start generating electricity. Image: Pexels/Pixabay

Simon Hogg
Executive Director of the Durham Energy Institute, Durham University
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Wind turbines are increasing in size, with the world's largest standing at more than a quarter of a kilometre high.
Wind turbines are increasing in size, with the world's largest standing at more than a quarter of a kilometre high. Image: The Conversation.

Ever-larger wind turbines came to market faster than virtually everybody in the sector had expected.
Ever-larger wind turbines came to market faster than virtually everybody in the sector had expected. Image: The Conversation.

The industry will not be able to manufacture wind turbines quickly enough.
The industry will not be able to manufacture wind turbines quickly enough. Image: Unsplash/Theodor Vasile
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