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The term renewable energy is used to describe a source of energy or power that has the capacity

to replenish itself. Renewable energy or renewable power is by definition, renewable, such that
this source of power can replenish itself over and over again. Renewable energy can sometimes
be called infinite energy, because it relies on energy that is in infinite supply. Finite energy
sources are known as non-renewable energy sources, as they rely on supplies and reserves of
which there is a fixed quantity.
Renewable energy is also considered clean energy, because it does not produce toxins or
pollutants that are harmful to the environment in the same manner that non-renewable energy
does. Thus, renewable energy is also known as green or clean energy. Much of the world today is
converting to renewable energy sources as a means of providing power to homes and businesses
in order to function more environmentally friendly.

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WIND ENERGY

Wind power, form of energy conversion in which turbines convert the kinetic
energy ofwind into mechanical or electrical energy that can be used for power. Wind
power is considered a renewable energy source. Historically, wind power in the form
of windmillshas been used for centuries for such tasks as grinding grain and
pumping water. Modern commercial wind turbines produce electricity by
using rotational energy to drive a generator. They are made up of a blade or rotor
and an enclosure called a nacelle that contains a drive train atop a tall tower. Large
wind turbines (producing up to 1.8 megawatt
In other word, Wind power is the conversion of wind into electricity. The most
common form of wind power generation uses wind turbines, which can be built at
varying sizes to create varying amounts of electricity. In 2010, wind power produced
430 TWh of electricity worldwide, approximately 2.5%. The outlook for wind energy
is excellent, having doubled in power produced over the past three years. In many
countries, large scale wind farms have been created.

ADVANTAGES OF WIND ENERGY


another completely clean energy source on the basis of greenhouse
gas emission.
be placed in a wide variety of locations.
do not create any disturbance to their surrounding environment,
besides the production of noise, which makes this an ideal location.
increasingly placed in the ocean.
The wind is free and with modern technology it can be captured
efficiently.
Once the wind turbine is built the energy it produces does not cause
green house gases or other pollutants.
Although wind turbines can be very tall each takes up only a small plot
of land. This means that the land below can still be used. This is
especially the case in agricultural areas as farming can still continue.
Many people find wind farms an interesting feature of the landscape.
Remote areas that are not connected to the electricity power grid can
use wind turbines to produce their own supply.
Wind turbines have a role to play in both the developed and third
world.
Wind turbines are available in a range of sizes which means a vast
range of people and businesses can use them. Single households to
small towns and villages can make good use of range of wind turbines
available today.

DISADVANTAGES OF WIND ENERGY

not always generated.


fall mercy to local wind patterns.
areas in which wind is not very strong, or very frequent, may not
benefit from the construction of wind power facilities.
can be very noisy at peak power.
The strength of the wind is not constant and it varies from zero to
storm force. This means that wind turbines do not produce the same
amount of electricity all the time. There will be times when they
produce no electricity at all
Many people feel that the countryside should be left untouched,
without these large structures being built. The landscape should left in
its natural form for everyone to enjoy.
Wind turbines are noisy. Each one can generate the same level of noise
as a family car travelling at 70 mph.
Many people see large wind turbines as unsightly structures and not
pleasant or interesting to look at. They disfigure the countryside and
are generally ugly.
When wind turbines are being manufactured some pollution is
produced. Therefore wind power does produce some pollution.
Large wind farms are needed to provide entire communities with
enough electricity. For example, the largest single turbine available
today can only provide enough electricity for 475 homes, when running
at full capacity. How many would be needed for a town of 100 000
people?

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