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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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What causes some winds to be strong and some winds to be weak?

The strength of winds is primarily influenced by the pressure difference between two areas. Larger pressure gradients lead to stronger winds. Other factors such as temperature differences, topography, and the Earth's rotation also play a role in determining wind speed.

What are six advantages of wind power?

  1. It is free, after installation.
  2. It is renewable, coming back day in, day out, for ever.
  3. It is carbon neutral, that is, it doesn't contribute to global warming by emitting carbon dioxide.
  4. It can be used to generate electricity, thus replacing dangerous fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).
  5. Wind turbines only need a small space, so farming can still carry on underneath them. They can also be placed off-shore.
  6. The turbines are awesome and majestic, and serve as reminders to everyone that we can and should be cleaning up our world.

Who are the major customers of wind energy?

Wind energy is also used by the public, businesses, and government.

What kind of engineers will work with the sea wind turbines?

Mechanical, civil, electrical, environmental and industrial engineers all work on offshore wind.

How much does normal wind turbine cost?

Depends on what you mean by normal! A home wind turbine can cost between $7,000 and $100,000. Industrial turbines (that you see on wind farms) cost 1-2 million.

Why using wind power to generate electricity is not popular in Hong Kong?

i don't really know for sure but my mum is Asian and she lives in hong kong and she says they have sex alot and you get very sweaty on beds so you need a powerful air con

Is wind energy cheap to obtain?

well, wind is free, but u have to biuld turbines, which are NOT free, so not really...

Where are the majority of wind farms?

The United States has more wind turbines than any other country, and the majority of them are found in the Great Plains States, with Texas having the most in the country.

What does wind turbine help?

a wind turbine generates electricity for or use

What is Antarctica's wind like?

Antarcticas wind is very powerful at times and can be so hard it will blow you cap off, how this helps.

How many wind farms are in Illinois?

There are 78 that use wind energy in illinois.

How does wind energy affect the society?

It looks horrible with all the roads running to and from them and ruins beautiful views.

Where is a turbine used?

In jets, speed boats, rockets, some helicopters

How many wind turbines in Illinois?

Well over 700. In six Central Illinois counties (LaSalle County, Livingston County, Logan County, McLean County, Tazewell County, Woodford County) there are 705 as of October 2010, and a projected 2,772 by 2015

What is used to cover the solar panel?

If its a completed panel, it already has a cover on it.

if you are trying to protect your panel, you can cover it with whatever you think would protect it from whatever you think will hurt it. (hail, rain, etc.)

How much do wind turbines contribute to the electricity supply?

It gets better. As the temperature has plummeted, the turbines have had to be heated to prevent them seizing up. Consequently, they have been consuming more electricity than they generate.