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Wind Power
Wind power is derived from the conversion of wind energy to become a useful form of energy to propel ships, make electricity or pump water. Wind is a renewable source of energy that is widely available and produces no harmful emission during operation.
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Where are the best places to put wind turbines to efficiently produce electricity?
Water turbines are normally found in plant rooms of man made dams, in order to generate hydro electricity (water flowing through turbine, at speed to create electricity).
Should wind turbines be allowed in the countryside?
This is a matter of opinion, personally i think they should. I know many people complain about it 'ruining' the scenery but i think they are quite elegant. People also complain about the noise, but shove a nuclear powerplant there instead and they would be twice as annoyed.
How can wind power benefit your community?
wind turbine will be used as prime mover for electric power generator or water pumps
To tell
a) whether the wind is blowing or not
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b) which way the wind is blowing
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What environment challenges do these winds provide?
Monsoons provided flooding rain, and droughts that cause starvation.
Which best describes the future of wind power for providing electricity in the United States?
Promising
Which describes how early humans used wind and solar power for the same purpose?
to grind grain into powder that could be used for other purposes
How are wind energy being used now?
Wind energy is being used to generate electricity by harnessing the power of wind through wind turbines. These turbines convert the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical power, which is then converted into electricity. Wind energy is considered a renewable and sustainable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
No, wave action is caused by wind. When wind blows over the surface of a body of water, it creates friction and transfers some of its energy into the water, forming waves. So, wind is the primary driver behind wave action.
Does wind energy use fossil fuels?
No. Wind turbines capture the wind's energy and convert it into electricity.
What energy source drives wind and weather patterns?
The primary energy source that drives wind and weather patterns on Earth is the sun. Solar radiation heats the Earth's surface unevenly, causing differences in temperature and pressure that drive the movement of air masses and the creation of wind patterns.
Which is cheaper solar power or wind energy?
Solar panels, or solar water heating is cheaper to produce than wind energy. You can put PV panels and a water heater on your roof for a few thousand (dollars, pounds, etc), but a 10 kW wind turbine (enough for one large home) would be 50 or 60 thousand.
These are called windmills.
Why would traffic lanes be necessary on wind farms?
In order to drive a maintenance vehicle up to any wind-turbine that needs maintenance.
What percentage of the nations demand for electricity could be produced in the future wind energy?
In windy countries, and with the improvements that we are now seeing in windmill technology, close to 100%.
What is it called when several wind turbines are clustered togethered?
A group of wind turbines clustered together is often referred to as a wind farm or wind turbine array. The turbines are strategically placed in close proximity to maximize energy generation from wind resources.
Is there any disadvantages to wind energy?
The only disadvantage is that the wind isn't constant, however wind farms sites are chosen for their windy location. Modern turbines have no problems with storm winds. They are able to regulate themselves.
True or false wind farms can directly convert wind into electricity?
Wind turbines convert wind energy to mechanical energy to electrical energy.
