THE POWER OF WIND

PowerPoint by:Abdou Atoui Dalia Marakby

Hassaam Shoaib Rimaz Malik

What is wind energy?

energy that is harnessed by wind turbines.

converted at the wind farm.

a cleaner form of energy than fossil fueled energy.

How is it processed?

natural wind blows, turbine spins, rotor turns. The rotor turns a shaft, uses magnetic field

to convert wind energy. Once converted, travels to the transformer

and gets powered into electricity, then ready to use.

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Advantages of wind energy

It is eco-friendly.

Less space for one wind farm.

The wind is free, therefore making it a lower price.

It is clean electricity

Disadvantages of wind energy It gives less energy.

Too much noise pollution.

It generates slower energy.

To get enough energy, you have to live on the coast which is expensive.

Wind itself is undependable.

It only runs for 18 hours a day

Facts

300 kilowatt wind turbines can power 3000 100 watt light bulbs.

California creates 11% of wind global electricity wise.

One small wind turbine can power one school or home.

Wind energy use is increasing by 30% globally.

More facts

Denmark, Germany, and California are the main suppliers of wind power.

Wind energy is a form of solar energy.

Wind energy produces 20% of energy.

Wind energy saves you electricity bills.

Pictures

Different Types Of Wind Turbines

Bibliography

http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/tech/wind-power

www.need.com

www.energysavers.gov

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