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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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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.

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 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.

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 many wind turbines do you need to replace a coal power station in the UK?

Both wind turbines and coal power stations come in different sizes, so there is no quick formula to convert one to the other.

What are wind turbine blades built from?

Newer blades are made of aluminum and composite materials