Why do electricicty generating windmills have 3 blades?

Why do electricicty generating windmills have 3 blades?

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eldar

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A few, seemingly smaller ones, have 4 blades, but most have 3. Why, I'd expect more blades, more power, as they rotate relatively slowly. What am I missing?