Class Notes
By: Matias
Date: 28/11/17
Notes On Wind Energy:
Wind power is the use of air flow through wind turbines to mechanically power generators for electric power. Wind power, as an alternative to burning fossil fuels, is plentiful, renewable, widely distributed, clean, produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation, consumes no water, and uses little land. The net effects on the environment are far less problematic than those of non renewable power sources.
Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns are modified by the earth's terrain, bodies of water, and vegetative cover.
Wind power is basically kinetic energy coming from the wind to move the turbines round and round to create electricity.
Credits to: Wikipedia, Kidrex, and me.
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