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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

  • Are wind farms pushing the planet out of orbit?

    Fri, Aug 05 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Wind energy may be clean energy, but could it end up destroying everything we know? The Onion investigates.

  • In their own words: 16 questions for the visionaries

    Sun, Jul 24 2011 at 3:58 PM

    What does real sustainability look like? What's the best way for renters to get in on the efficiency game? What's for supper?

  • Historic Polish shipyard set to 'go green'

    Sun, Jul 24 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Energy advocates push for funds marked for a nuclear plant to be reallocated for wind turbines.

  • Renewable energy, network marketing and regulatory woes

    Thu, Jul 21 2011 at 2:05 PM

    A renewable energy network marketing organization is facing regulatory issues.

  • Rare 'derecho' storm sweeps across the Midwest

    Mon, Jul 11 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Intense winds between 60 and 80 mph howled across Illinois.

  • Germany stakes its cleantech future on stiff sea breezes

    Thu, Jul 07 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Germany has spent the last 5 years making solar power a mainstream business. It is poised to spend the next 10 years doing the same for offshore wind — and shuttering its nuclear industry forever in the process.

  • The Onion takes on 'Big Wind'

    Mon, Jul 04 2011 at 8:33 AM

    The satirical news site isn't far off the mark when it concocts reasons why the fossil fuel industry doesn't like wind energy.

  • Governor 'Moonbeam' has big plans for California sun

    Fri, Jul 01 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Governor Jerry Brown sees green jobs reinvigorating the economy and restoring California's position as world leader in clean energy.

  • Natural gas, renewables the long-term trend

    Fri, Jun 10 2011 at 11:25 AM

    GE says this will be a global long-term trend even though technology such as wind power is currently more costly than fossil fuels and nuclear.

  • Wind and natural gas team up

    Wed, Jun 01 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Wind energy and natural gas could be a formidable solution for America's energy problem.

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