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Wind Power News

Wind Power

 
Wind turbines use two or three long blades to collect the energy in the blowing wind and convert it to electricity. The energy of motion contained in the wind is converted into electricity as the spinning turbine blades turn a generator. To create enough power for a city, several turbine towers need to be placed together in groups to create a "wind farm."
 
Wind power is environmentally friendly for numerous reasons. Emissions are negligible because no fuels are combusted, nor do turbines produce any substantial amount of solid waste while creating electricity. There have been some environmental concerns with bird deaths, noise issues and improperly installed towers that can cause soil erosion, but research and advancements are being made to reduce these impacts. Land around wind turbines can be used for positive purposes, such as the grazing of cattle or farming. (Source: EPA / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Wind Power

  • 5 super-cool energy projects being backed by the U.S. government

    Wed, May 22 2013 at 3:09 PM

    These green energy projects are high-risk, high-reward, and have the potential to change the energy landscape.

  • How wind turbines kill birds

    Wed, May 15 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Wind energy may be cost efficient, but it's costing us over half a million birds each year.

  • 9 ingenious wind turbine designs

    Mon, Apr 29 2013 at 3:29 PM

    To harness the power of the wind, some creative minds have proven that the sky is the limit.

  • An office with a view: Kicking back on a wind turbine hundreds of feet in the air

    Thu, Apr 11 2013 at 9:23 PM

    One Redditor shares a beautiful photo taken from high atop his wind-turbine 'office.'

  • Donald Trump: 0; Scottish wind farm: 1

    Wed, Mar 27 2013 at 10:44 AM

    The Scottish government recently approved the construction of a wind farm set off the coast from Donald Trump's golf course. The reality television star is not happy.

  • Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm

    Tue, Mar 26 2013 at 6:25 PM

    In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government deals with bellicose interloper Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should deal with Donald Trump: They simply ignore him.

  • Can Scotland lead the way on offshore wind power?

    Wed, Mar 13 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry. Here's why they stand a pretty good chance of succeeding.

  • Has the Mafia infiltrated the renewable energy industry?

    Mon, Feb 25 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Certain people are looking for the same kind of green they’ve always sought — the green of dollar bills.

  • Watch: Google, wind energy and green jobs

    Mon, Jan 14 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Google's investment in the Atlantic Wind Connection project will help support thousands of green jobs.

  • Aging ocean tower may turn into energy lab

    Thu, Jan 10 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Department of Energy want to retrofit the Chesapeake Light Tower by 2014 or 2015 to measure wind energy possibilities.

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