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Photos Added Background Added Transitions and Effects Added. Transitions and Effects. These add flash to the presentation. The students will likely use too many and often the effects do not make the PowerPoint better. Wind Power. What is Wind Energy?.
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Transitions and Effects • These add flash to the presentation. • The students will likely use too many and often the effects do not make the PowerPoint better.
What is Wind Energy? • Conversion of kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical movement or electricity.
HistoryofWindPower • World was explored on wind powered ships.
Wind Power • Windmills grind grain.
Advantages of Wind Power • The energy is: • renewable • infinitely sustainable
Advantages of Wind Power (2) • Pollution free • No green house gasses • No waste products
The system produces energy only when there is wind blowing. It produces relatively small quantities of energy. Limitations of Wind Power
Disadvantages of Wind Power • Wind farms: • are large scale operations that require land. • can be noisy. • are unsightly.
Disasters • Habitats are reduced. • Many wild birds are killed by wind generators. • Rare birds may be wiped out.
EconomicImpact The cost of wind energy is determined by: • the initial installation cost of the wind turbine. • the interest rate on the money invested. • the amount of energy produced.
EconomicImpact • Modern aerodynamics and engineering have improved wind turbines. • They are becoming more cost effective. • Canadian Tire sells several types for individuals.
400WWindGeneratorCanadian Tire • Cost: $799 • Can power: • Lights • Laptop • Microwave • Radio • TV / VCR /DVD • Cooler
EconomicImpact • Generating electricity with diesel generators can range from $0.25 to $1.00 per kilowatt hour.
EconomicImpact • The current rate Hydro Quebec charges is .067¢ per kilowatt hour. • The rate across Canada averages between .06¢ and .08¢ per kilowatt hour.
5.81 ¢ in Tennessee 12 ¢ in California 14.314 ¢ in New York 16.734 ¢ in Hawaii 20 ¢ in parts of California USAPricePerKilowattHour
EconomicImpact • The cost of generating electricity ranges between five and ten cents per kilowatt hour.
Reflection • Due to increased demand for energy nationally and internationally, something must be done. • Wind power is an option that is becoming increasingly economically viable for the average person.