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  1. Information • Information or content is the most important part of the presentation. • Start with text. • Pictures, backgrounds and effects can be added later.

  2. Wind Power ByYour Name

  3. What is wind energy? • Conversion of kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical movement or electricity.

  4. History of Wind Power • World was explored on wind powered ships.

  5. Wind Power • Windmills grind grain.

  6. Wind Power • Ancient Persians pumping water

  7. Advantages of Wind Power • The energy is: • renewable • infinitely sustainable

  8. Advantages of Wind Power (2) • Pollution free • No green house gasses • No waste products

  9. Limitations of Wind Power • The system only produces energy when there is wind blowing. • It produces relatively small quantities of energy.

  10. Disadvantages of Wind Power • Wind farms: • are large scale operations that require land. • can be noisy. • are unsightly.

  11. Disasters • Habitats are reduced. • Many wild birds are killed by wind generators. • Rare birds might be wiped out.

  12. Economic Impact The cost of wind energy is determined by: • The initial cost of the wind turbine installation.  • The interest rate on the money invested.  • The amount of energy produced. 

  13. Economic Impact • Modern aerodynamics and engineering have improved wind turbines. • They are becoming more cost effective. • Canadian Tire sells several types for individuals.

  14. Economic Impact • Generating electricity with diesel generators can range from $0.25 to $1.00 per kilowatt hour.

  15. Economic Impact • The current rate Hydro Quebec charges is .067¢ per kilowatt hour. • The rate across Canada averages between .06¢ and .08¢ per kilowatt hour.

  16. USA Price per Kilowatt hour 5.81 ¢ in Tennessee 12 ¢ in California 14.314 ¢ in New York 16.734 ¢ in Hawaii 20 ¢ in parts of California

  17. Economic Impact • The cost of generating electricity ranges between five and ten cents per kilowatt hour.

  18. 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.

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