why wind turbines have such skinny blades. Wouldn’t more surface area be more effective?

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why wind turbines have such skinny blades. Wouldn’t more surface area be more effective?

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Weight and air resistance. Also, with a wide blade, the air slows down before it crosses the blade and the power diminishes before it gets past the blade.

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