Larger turbines reduce the cost of production.
Most wind turbines are double-fed induction generators (DFIG) that feed the grid directly and don’t require batteries. They are able to withstand normal anticipated storms and when the wind doesn’t blow the blades don’t turn.
No wind farm has ever promised 24/7 output. In fact there is a nameplate capacity and a utilization rate that provides utilites with an accurate expectation when they sign contracts to purchase power from a wind operator, just like every other generation source.
This is all engineering, no need to fret over it, just plug in and use electricity knowing it comes from a diverse mix of generation sources from coal to solar to nuclear, every single one of which is subsidized to various degrees by the government and always has been.
Ty,
I have worked on solar, water, and some wind, now days I dabble with batteries and such, off-grid stuff..
You are correct, it takes multi principle units to combine when using water wind and solar as the cornerstone
Or just use natural gas, or nuclear
The latter bring far more bang for the buck, no pun intended.
Gas would be the easiest second and most portable due to less water requirements.