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P = \frac{1}{2}\rho A v^3 C_p

Power extracted from wind by a turbine.

C_{p,max} = 0.593

Maximum fraction of wind energy a turbine can capture.

P = \tfrac{1}{2}\rho A v^3 C_p

Power a wind turbine extracts, rising with the cube of wind speed.

C_{p,max} = \frac{16}{27} \approx 0.593

Maximum fraction of wind energy any turbine can capture.

A = \pi r^2

Area swept by turbine blades, which sets its power potential.