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Wind Energy Energy – It’s Everywhere!

Wind Energy Energy – It’s Everywhere!. Wind Power. Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the different surfaces on Earth along with other forces such as the earth ’ s rotation. Sails. Sails were used as early as 3500 BC on The Nile. The clipper ships of

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Wind Energy Energy – It’s Everywhere!

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  1. Wind EnergyEnergy – It’s Everywhere!

  2. Wind Power Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the different surfaces on Earth along with other forces such as the earth’s rotation.

  3. Sails Sails were used as early as 3500 BC on The Nile. The clipper ships of the 1800’s were the fastest commercial ships under sail.

  4. Modern Sails Experimental designs Rigid sails. Inflatable “kite” sails can assist conventional engines.

  5. Windmills An early Persian vertical axis windmill using sails. Classic European Windmill. Traditional Farm Windmill.

  6. Wind Turbines Various wind turbine designs. Wind farm

  7. Wind Energy in the U.S.

  8. Wind vs. Water Power Advantage - water power requires a river, lake, etc. Wind is found everywhere. Disadvantages – the wind changes in speed. Power can only be generated when the wind is blowing within effective and safe limits. A method of storing excess power for moments of no (or too much) wind is required.

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