Wind Power

The atmosphere gets its energy from the Sun. The Sun heats different air masses differently and these mix in a complex manner to produce the winds that blow in the atmosphere.

The prevailing wind direction is determined by global wind patterns and varies depending on the region and time of year. For example, in the mid-latitudes, the prevailing winds typically blow from west to east due to the rotation of the Earth. Other factors, such as local topography, can also influence the direction of wind flow in a specific area.

Energy can be transformed by two means. One is by the movement of particles and other by wave motion. For particle movement, electrical energy transfer is a good example. Electrical energy is transformed from one place to the other place by the movement of electron particles in case of metallic wires and by positive and negative ions in case of fluids.

For wave motion, examples are sound propagation and light propagation.

Sound wave is a mechanical wave which needs a material medium. But light wave is an electromagnetic wave which does not need essentially a material medium.

1. It is renewable, so we will always have wind power.
2. It has no harmful carbon dioxide pollution causing global warming, unlike fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).
3. It is free, after installation, so it will gradually reduce the cost of electricity.

There are several factors that make wind power bad. First of all, the initial cost of setting up is so high and winds may be unpredictable which makes this form of power unreliable among other factors.

Yes, wind power is an effective source of renewable energy. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind into electricity without producing greenhouse gases or other pollutants. However, the effectiveness of wind power can vary depending on factors like location, wind speeds, and infrastructure.

The wind turns a blade connected to a transmission, which ensures a consistent speed. The transmission is connected to a generator which produces electricity by magnets being turned around a wire, making electrons flow and producing electricity

During photosynthesis, a plant - whcih is a producer - absorbs light energy from the sun and converts it into glucose, which is what the plant uses for energy. Some of the energy that the plant made may be released into the atmosphere as heat, some will be eaten by insects and other herbovores, which are called primary consumers. Secondary consumers may eat the primary consumers, getting energy from eating them. Consumers get energy by eating other consumers or producers.

When you combine batteries in series, the voltage increases but the amp-hour capacity remains the same. So, combining four 6V batteries with 220Ah each in series to create a 24V battery bank will still result in a total capacity of 220Ah.

Wind energy is used to power things that need electric power (which can be made by wind energy).

Its safer for the economy and it is unlimited and never runs out instead of stinking up the air and shortening lives of people due to asthma attacks and greenhouse gas emissions.

Wind power is generated by the force of wind turning turbine blades. As the blades rotate, they drive a generator to produce electricity. The electricity is then fed into a power grid for distribution.

1. The first power generating turbine was constructed in Ohio during the late eighteen-hundreds. According to windpower.org, it had one-hundred and forty blades, and was used to charge batteries.

2. Small turbines can be purchased on line for under $800 dollars. They are also frequently listed at on line auction websites, along with other electricity-generation related equipment and BUTT HOLE

3. Power produced by wind was the only renewable energy type in the United States for which consumption increased from 2000 to 2001. According to PBS, it steadily increased starting in 1998, after a reduction in 1997.

4. This type of power works much the same way as a dynamo, such as a radio with a hand-crank for charging its battery. Instead of a hand turning the dynamo to generate electricity, the wind turns it.

5. A Canadian company has developed a street light which is powered with a battery charged by both a small turbine and a solar panel. According to ecofriend.org, it requires very little maintenance.

6. As of Dec. 2006, Germany far outranks the other European countries in this type of power generation. According to the European Wind Energy Association, Spain ranks second and Denmark third. Romania and Slovakia produce very little.

7. Turbines have a maximum speed they are capable of deriving power from; for example, a 150MPH gust wouldn't release a massive surge of electricity, it would create the same amount of energy as wind at the maximum rate does.

8. Canada's wind power production capacity is almost nineteen-hundred megawatts (Source: Canada Wind Energy Association), which is greater than that of France and nearly equivalent to the U.K.

9· The largest wind turbine in the world is in Hawaii. It stands 20 storey's high and has rotors the size of a football field.

10· Wind is the fastest growing energy source in the world.

11· UK is the windiest country in Europe. There is so much wind, that the whole country could be powered several times by wind power.

12· There is evidence that wind energy was used to propel boats along the Nile river as early as 5000 BC.

Because wind energy is a sustainable form of energy production. This means it produces no emissions, and is free to run. Also, the supply of energy (the wind) will never run out. It's far better for the environment.

Modern wind turbine "farms" are used to rob kinetic energy out of the wind and

convert it to electrical energy. By the time it joins the electric utility grid, you can't

tell it from electricity that was generated from coal, oil, nuclear fission, natural gas,

falling water, photovoltaic cells, or hamsters on treadmills. The wind turbine can be

used to power anything that runs on electric power.

Wind is typically stronger on hilltops due to unobstructed flow and higher elevation, which are conducive to higher wind speeds. In contrast, wind in valleys may experience more disruption and turbulence due to surrounding terrain obstacles, resulting in lower wind speeds.

Wind energy is gathered using wind turbines, which consist of large blades mounted on a tower. When the wind blows, it causes the blades to rotate, which drives a generator to produce electricity. The electricity generated can then be stored or transmitted for use.

The turbine blade spins a rotor connected to a generator, which then converts the mechanical energy into electricity through the process of electromagnetic induction.

weather can change, wind does not blow all the time and at the same speed all the time so the power output OS a wind turbine is not as predictable as that of a fossil fuel burning power plant, where you have option of using as much fuel you want, at any time.

As of mid 2008, the U.S. is first for generating electricity from wind turbines, before Germany and Spain. the wind turbines get winds kinetic energy and generate it into electricity.

Moving air feels cooler than still air because it helps to remove heat from our skin more efficiently. As air moves across our skin, it carries away the heat that our body releases, which helps us to feel cooler. This process is known as convection, and it is why a breeze can make us feel more comfortable on a hot day.

Wind itself is invisible, so it cannot be seen. However, we can see the effects of wind, such as movement of objects like leaves, branches, or clouds. Additionally, dust or debris carried by the wind may also be visible.

Wind energy is a renewable energy source that harnesses the power of wind to generate electricity. Wind turbines convert kinetic energy from the wind into mechanical power, which is then used to generate electricity. Wind energy is clean, sustainable, and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The height of a wind turbine typically ranges from 200 to 300 feet, with some larger turbines reaching heights of over 500 feet. The height is important to capture stronger and more consistent wind speeds at higher elevations.

• The strength of the wind is not constant and it varies from zero to storm force. This means that wind turbines do not produce the same amount of electricity all the time. Winds have to be at least 17 mph strong to make the blades spin and thus produce energy. There will be times when they produce no electricity at all. Large wind machines have to be shutdown if the wind is too strong, to avoid damage. The only practical way to produce large amounts of power is to use hundreds of them in an array in a place where the wind is most constant, such as floating on platforms out to sea, as is being done in Sweden. They can not, as some people think, just be spread out and 'tapped' into the power grid.
• Many people see large wind turbines as unsightly structures and not pleasant or interesting to look at. They disfigure the countryside and are generally ugly. Many people feel that the countryside should be left untouched, without these large structures being built. The landscape should left in its natural form for everyone to enjoy.
• Wind turbines are noisy. Each one can generate the same level of noise as a family car traveling at 70 mph.
• Large wind farms are needed to provide entire communities with enough electricity. For example, the largest single turbine available today can only provide enough electricity for 475 homes, when running at full capacity. How many would be needed for a town of 100,000 people?
• The huge blades pose a danger to birds. Many birds can instantly be killed because the fast spinning blades of the turbines can not be seen very well. (The turbines are now being built with larger slower-moving blades, so fewer birds are killed.)
• Wind turbines cannot be placed near cities (where they are needed the most) because of the noise. Suitable areas for wind farms are often near the coast, where land can be expensive.
• Right now (2277) wind power costs more than fossil fuel energy.
• They require more conventional power plants to address variability in wind-power production. A national grid would require other forms of generation - wave, tidal, solar, coal, gas, nuclear, etc - to guarantee a continuous supply.