Wind Energy Student Work

How is it Produced? Wind energy is produced by wind turbines that convert kinetic energy to mechanical power through wind. The wind pushes 2 or 3 propeller blades that make a rotor spin to generate electricity. This then goes to generators for later use

Where is it produced? Top 5 wind producing countries 1. Germany 2. Spain 3. US 4. India 5. Denmark

Where is it produced? Top 5 wind producing states in US 1. Texas 2. California 3. Kansas 4. Oklahoma 5. Illinois

What are the uses of wind energy? •Windmills and wind turbines can be used to pump water, grind grain, and generate electricity •Uses by electricity providers to supply power to their customers •Wind turbines can be combined with with other machines and provide power to them

Uses of wind energy •Used for communications •Used by homeowners, farmers, and ranchers as a way to cut their electric bills •Convert wind power to energy •Possibly create wind powered vehicles •Power homes, schools, and businesses

Uses of wind energy •Used to perform specific tasks or used as electricity

Pros of Wind Energy 1. Wind is a green energy source. 2. The potential of wind power is 20 times more than what the entire human population needs. 3. Wind is a renewable energy source. 4. Wind turbines are very space efficient.

Pros of Wind Energy 2.0 5. Prices have decreased over 80% since 1980, it is expected to keep decreasing. 6. Low operational cost. 7. Wind Energy had good domestic potential.

Cons of Wind Energy Not a constant energy source Requires a lot of upfront investment Requires a lot of open land Can cause harm to birds and bats

Cons of Wind Energy 2.0 Generates a lot of noise May be disturbing to look at for some people Can be easily damaged by severe weather