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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Turbine blades are designed to create the maximum amount of rotational energy with the least amount of possible drag. Wind turbine tests and experience has shown this to be the most efficient design.

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