1. Wind Turbines

2. Benefits Reducing reliance on carbon based fuels
Provide tangible example of alternative energy use on campus
Renewable source of energy… infinite supply of wind energy
Provide on-site energy generation near point of use

3. Drawbacks
Intermittent wind velocity leads to unpredictable electrical generating capacity
High cost per kilowatt hour relative to carbon based fuels
Negative aesthetics (turbine specific)
Noisy (also turbine specific)

4. Georgetown Wind Capacity
Average wind speeds for Georgetown, TX range from mph
Intermittent wind velocity prescribes small-scale applications of wind turbines
Factors affecting wind turbine output: wind speed, wind density, height of turbine, turbulence