Wind Energy

• Wind is a form of solar energy.

• Wind flow is harvested.

Kinetic Energy

in the

harvest

convert

Used

Wind

Electricity

MechanicalPower

Wind Turbines

Griding Grain

Pumping Water Homes

Power

can be

for

to

BusinessesSchools

Generator

World Producers

Almost all of the most important countries that are wind energy producers are in Europe.1. Germany2. United Kingdom3. Sweden 4. Denmark5. France6. Other counties.

France

UK

Germany

Sweden

Denmark

Wind Energy in Mexico

Mexico has the perfect conditions to be a great wind energy producer, but there are not enough wind farms. The most important farms are in:

1. Tehuantepec, Oaxaca2. Baja California3. Yucatán4. Zacatecas5. Costa del Pacífico6. Golfo de México

Zacatecas

Costa del Pacífico

Tehuantepec, Oaxaca

Golfo de México

YucatánBaja

California

Advantages Disadvantages

1) Do not pollute 1) Unpredictable and not constant

2) Renewable 2) Heavy upfront investments

3) Space-efficient 3) Noise

4) Low operational costs 4) Threat to wildlife

5) Good domestic potential