Wind Power JoAnna Krueger Kelsey Burgess Maddie Dombi
Uses and Functions 15,000+ mega watts of electricity Fastest-growing Produce hydrogen gas and then stored Produces mechanical power Pumping water, grinding grain Propel sailing ships Fill gaps in off-seasons of other resources
How Wind Turbines Produce Energy
How Wind Is Produced
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Advantages Moderate to high net energy High efficiency Low electricity cost (still falling) Low environmental impact No CO2 emissions Quick construction Easily expanded
Possible Replacements Solar panel energy Tide Energy Natural gas Heating oil Central heating
Current Projects Projects are located in: –Hawaii –California –Texas –North & South Dakota
Case Pro: Farmers boost incomes by leasing land Con: Environmentalists are concerned for predatory bird populations
Future Challenges High land usage Visual pollution Interference with bird’s migration flights Predatory bird deaths Possible increase in crop prices
Will It Become Mainstream? Likely: –Growing 22% yearly –High efficiency –Low environmental impact Unlikely: -High land usage -Environmentalist concerns
What Do We Need? Proper land space Strong remaining crop production Residential support Cash flow Environmental stability Wind
“The demand for wind and solar power in this country is about to explode.” -Governor Granholm
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