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IV. Wind Energy

IV. Wind Energy. A. Uses . 1. Wind energy has been around as an energy source for centuries a. Move ships b. Pump water for irrigation c. Now for grain grinding, pump water and generate electricity

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IV. Wind Energy

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  1. IV. Wind Energy

  2. A. Uses 1. Wind energy has been around as an energy source for centuries a. Move ships b. Pump water for irrigation c. Now for grain grinding, pump water and generate electricity 2. Those used for electricity are called wind turbine generators or aerogenerators

  3. 3. It is free, unlimited, and clean a. However it is inconsistent, and needs fancy storage mechanisms 4. Modern windmills are made out of lightweight metals attached to turbines as before a. Can be horizontal or vertical axis

  4. 5. Altamont pass is Ca. Has 7,000 aerogenerators a. As much energy as 3 nuclear reactors b. But this is 95% of the U.S. production and 75% of the world 6. Take up lots of land a. Also a danger to wildlife and hurt beautiful landscape b. expensive as well

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