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How can wind power be used to power homes schools and businesses?
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∙ 14y ago
It's quite simple. The wind turns a turbine which generates electricity that can either be stored in batteries to put directly into the grid. If you want more information on how wind power works check out the related link.
A typical grade school using 40KWH of power could be run on less then 25 large wind system and 200 panels rated at 100 watts, assuming you have backup power (fossil fuel) available for low wind and sun conditions and the school did not use air conditioning or heat. The cost of this system would be less then the cost of 100 years of fossil fuels and could provide power for months without maintenence and not need replacement for a decade or so. Power costs would be well over ten times the current rate.
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