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- Wind power plants are called wind farms
- Wind energy is renewable
- Biggest wind power markets: Germany, United States, Spain
- Biggest wind farm U.S. states: Texas, California, Minnesota and Iowa
- Biggest city-owned wind farm: Los Angeles
- Supplies 20% of Danish electricity
- Supplies 1% of U.S. electricity
- Typical wind turbine height: 275 feet
- Typical rotor diameter: 364 feet
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Wind power is the process of converting wind into energy using wind turbines.
In a study release in April 2009, research showed that rising use of wind and solar power would pose a challenge to the U.S. grid system. Much of the grid system has to be altered in order for electricity to flow continually.Reuters: Growing wind, solar power challenge U.S. grid (April 16, 2009)
Positive Opinions
Proponents say that it is renewable, clean and far less harmful to the environment than most current forms of electricity generation. They also say it will reduce dependence on foreign power sources.CNN.com: Oil Billionaire Pickens Puts His Money on Wind Power (July 8, 2008) Many also mention that because wind power does not use fuel, the price of the power does not depend on political or similar economical factors.DailyPress.com: Energy-generating independence (July 4, 2008)Negative Opinions
Opponents argue that the best areas for wind power generation are far away from the areas which need the power, that wind is intermittent and unreliable, and the technologies that convert wind into electricity are too expensive to be worthwhile. Furthermore, many say the turbines can kill birds and that the windmills to be an eyesore.AEWO.org: A Problem With Wind Power-
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Wind Power News
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EarthTronics Wind Turbine Generates Electricity Even in Low Wind Speeds
Natural News.com (registration)
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Wind Power Questions
What are your thoughts on wind power? 2 AnswersThey are capable of generating much energy so why not??? People seem to be against wind turbines because of aesthetics so why not place armies of tthem out of ... read more
How much wind power does Iowa generate? 1 AnswerAt the end of 2007 (latest data available), Iowa had a total cumulative wind powered electric generation capacity of 1,271 MW. This was fourth amongst the 50 s... read more
How many megawatts of wind power does the US produce? 1 AnswerThe U.S. has 21,017 MW of wind capacity installed according to the American Wind Energy Association. Their goal is to produce 20% of the U.S. electric power su... read more
What foreign companies are investing into building Wind Power in the US? 1 AnswerFrom:http://www.mcclatchydc.com/260/story/65903.html "The number of companies assembling nacelles (the big box that sits on the tower containing the gear box an... read more
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