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Basic Information On Wind Energy and Wind Power Technology, Resources, and Issues of Concern

Wind energy is a form of solar energy that is generated from the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun. Wind flow patterns are modified by terrain, bodies of water, and vegetation. Modern wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of wind into mechanical power to generate electricity. There are two main types of wind turbines: horizontal-axis turbines, similar to traditional farm windmills, and vertical-axis turbines. Most large modern wind turbines are horizontal-axis turbines that have blades that spin a shaft connected to a generator to produce electricity.

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Basic Information On Wind Energy and Wind Power Technology, Resources, and Issues of Concern

Wind energy is a form of solar energy that is generated from the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun. Wind flow patterns are modified by terrain, bodies of water, and vegetation. Modern wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of wind into mechanical power to generate electricity. There are two main types of wind turbines: horizontal-axis turbines, similar to traditional farm windmills, and vertical-axis turbines. Most large modern wind turbines are horizontal-axis turbines that have blades that spin a shaft connected to a generator to produce electricity.

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Wind Energy Basics Basic information on wind energy and wind power technology, resources, and issues of concern.

Wind Energy and Wind Power Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Wind flow patterns are modified by the earth's terrain, bodies of water, and vegetative cover. This wind flow, or motion energy, when "harvested" by modern wind turbines, can be used to generate electricity. How Wind Power Is Generated The terms "wind energy" or "wind power" describe the process by which the wind is used to generate mechanical power or electricity. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind into mechanical power. This mechanical power can be used for specific tasks (such as grinding grain or pumping water) or a generator can convert this mechanical power into electricity to power homes, businesses, schools, and the like. Wind Turbines Wind turbines, like aircraft propeller blades, turn in the moving air and power anelectric generator that supplies an electric current. Simply stated, a wind turbine is the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to make wind, like a fan, wind turbines use wind to make electricity. The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, which connects to a generator and makes electricity. Wind Turbine Types Modern wind turbines fall into two basic groups; the horizontal-axis variety, like the traditional farm windmills used for pumping water, and the verticalaxis design, like the eggbeater-style Darrieus model, named after its French inventor. Most large modern wind turbines are horizontal-axis turbines.

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