Suncor Wind PowerSlide show by: Sana and Ellie!

What is Suncor?

Suncor is an energy company that is trying to "go green“

They make all sorts of energy, but the one we’re focused on today is “Suncor Wind Power”

They’ve paired up with Acciona Energy to build three types of power plants

Advantages and Disadvantages on Wind Power and Suncor itself...

Advantages of Suncor Their energy source is eco-friendly They don’t use tailing ponds Suncor consumes less power and makes more They use less thermal energy To suit you and your family’s needs, Suncor also

provides a package which can help benefit you in health care plans, competitive retirement, saving plans and even generous time off for you and your family!

Advantages of Wind Power

It’s a renewable power source; this is because wind is always blowing

Winds are free so wind farms never need fuel

It doesn’t produce green house gases or waste

Wind power is a good method to use to remote areas

It’s cheap!

Disadvantages of Suncor

Extremely expensive (due to their great effort)

They’ve had technological problems in the PAST.

Disadvantages of Wind Power

Unpredictable Suitable areas for wind farms are near

the coast where areas are expensive It can affect television reception (If you

live near the farm) May be noisy at times

Moving on to: Impacts on...

1. Natural Environment and Wildlife2. Local Community and Culture3. Economy

Impacts on Natural Environment and Wildlife

Turbines may kill birds (and other flying animals; very rare but can happen)

To some turbines are looked as unappealing making the environment look polluted

Ironically, when turbines are manufactured, they tend to cause pollution

Eco-friendly Clean way of producing energy for natural

environment and wildlife

Impacts on Local Community and Culture

Turbines are seen to some as unappealing

Country sides like their farmlands empty and not covered with modern technology

Wind turbines are sometimes quite noisy

Wind mills have been used ever since people learned how to sail boats

Benefits program!

Impacts on Economy

Suncor gives everyone a chance to apply

They accept people all around the globe

More job opportunities are available because of Suncor

Employees are usually excelled

Impacts on Economy Continued...

Employees receive generous paid vacation time which ranges from two – six weeks per year

Their employees are given “personal days off”

Interesting Facts!

As long as the sun shines, wind power will exist

U.S.A. Alone receives 17 billion kilowatts of electricity each yr.

Man has used wind power ever since he learned to sail boats...

The first windmill was used to grind grain in Iran

More Interesting Facts!

Germany is the largest windmill producer

Vertical Windmills look like egg beaters upside down!

What is the difference between a vertical and horizontal wind mill you may ask?

The main difference between the

horizontal and vertical designs is the

rotation of the blades

The End!Thanks for watching everyone!

Questions?

Sample Questions:How long have I worked?No, we’re just kidding, there’s no sample questions!