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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