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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

  • Groups launch wind power product label 'WindMade'

    Mon, Jan 17 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Products would have to pass a test confirming their use of wind power, and they could benefit from a price premium similar to that of organic food.

  • China has highest wind power capacity

    Thu, Jan 13 2011 at 2:49 AM

    The country's total installed wind power capacity reached 41.8 gigawatts last year, according to the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association.

  • The green lining of the census

    Wed, Dec 22 2010 at 10:04 PM

    New census data shows a population shift to generally more sunny and conservative parts of the country, but won't this also be a boon for renewable energy states?

  • The wind industry fights back

    Wed, Dec 22 2010 at 4:58 PM

    After being attacked in the editorial pages, America's leading wind energy organization is fighting back with facts.

  • Atlantic Wind files to build offshore power line

    Tue, Dec 21 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Project could create jobs, spur economic growth and help states meet renewable energy mandates.

  • U.S. renewable energy tax grants extended for 1 year

    Mon, Dec 20 2010 at 12:43 PM

    The grant program allows qualifying renewable energy projects to apply for a Treasury Department grant that covers up to 30 percent of costs.

  • Pickens Plan no longer includes wind

    Wed, Dec 15 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Oilman's plan still aims for energy independence, but now focuses on conversion of tractor-trailers to natural gas.

  • Eagle concerns stymie wind farms

    Mon, Dec 13 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Wind farm projects appear unlikely to make the year-end deadline to potentially qualify for hundreds of millions of dollars in stimulus funds due to concerns over potential harm to the eagles.

  • Weekend reads: Green business

    Fri, Dec 10 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Shell's new green IT project, Target's sustainability goals, a green cruise line and wind energy for a luxury hotel in New York City.

  • Renewable energy industry banking on more grants

    Thu, Dec 09 2010 at 10:08 PM

    One-year extension of funds granted to domestic producers of wind, solar and other sources of renewable energy.

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