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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)
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Fast Facts
- 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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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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Developer: Proposed wind farm site is too windy
RUMFORD, Maine — A wind-power company says a western Maine site it's been looking at is too windy for turbines. First Wind's Matthew Kearns told a public ...The Associated Press (November 06, 2009) -
Bar Funds for China-Backed Wind Farm, Senator Says
“I urge you to reject any request for stimulus money unless the high-value components, including the wind turbines, are manufactured in the United States. ...Bloomberg (November 05, 2009) -
UI in running for prized wind turbine test facility
7--IOWA CITY -- The University of Iowa has assembled a $78 million proposal to become the site of the world's first test site for large-scale wind turbines. ...istockAnalyst.com (press release) (November 07, 2009) -
AES to Sell Stock, Wind-Power Stake to China's CIC
6 (Bloomberg) -- AES Corp., the US power producer with operations in 29 countries, agreed to sell stock and a 35 percent stake in its wind-power business to ...Bloomberg (November 06, 2009)
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Wind Power Blogs
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www.windaction.org | Wind power paradox
One of the UK's major wind power operators, EON UK, submitted evidence to a House of Lords select committee in 2008, pointing out that wind power needs backup from conventional fossil-fuelled power stations equal to about 90% of the ...windaction.org (November 07, 2009) -
Do Wind Turbines Work? | Wind Energy Planning
Numerous reports have now been published saying wind turbines work and can make an important contribution towards the UK's energy needs. Why are some people refusing to believe?windenergyplanning.com (November 07, 2009) -
Wind Watch: Wind power paradox
As the author of the recently published book The Wind Farm Scam, I query Mr Scourfield's understanding of the situation. One of the UK's major wind power operators, EON UK, submitted evidence to a House of Lords select committee in 2008 ...wind-watch.org (November 07, 2009) -
Wind Power - Steve's Digicams Forums
2 hours south of Calgary, the landscape is filled with hundreds of these Wind Plants. This shot was taken on Cowley Ridge near Pincher Creek at.forums.steves-digicams.com (November 06, 2009)
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View All Wind Power Questions (772) | Ask a QuestionWhat are your thoughts on wind power? (2 Answers)They 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 sight ... read moreHow much wind power does Iowa generate? (1 Answer)At 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 states, only behind ... read moreHow many megawatts of wind power does the US produce? (1 Answer)The 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 supply by 2030 ... read moreWhat foreign companies are investing into building Wind Power in the US? (1 Answer)From: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 and generator) went from one in 2004 — GE Wind — ... read more
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