Today, wind power is misperceived by some as being a fringe technology for environmentalists. However, it has been assisting humans for thousands of years in various forms, long before the use of fossil fuels. It also appears the utilization of wind resources will easily last much longer than the use of fossil fuels.
There is something remarkable in watching a wind turbine capturing the energy of the wind and converting it into clean electricity. For those unsure of a wind turbine’s workings, the Department of Energy provides this overview: “Wind turbines operate on a simple principle. The energy in the wind turns two … [continued]
You’ve seen those huge, white, and twirling wind turbines on the horizon before, but have you ever wondered how they actually work? Let’s break it down! What is wind energy? Wind energy is electricity created from a wind turbine. (Side note: a common mistake is to call them windmills; however, … [continued]
So, the winner of our Wind Uprising DVD giveaway is a Randy Allen Bishop (will contact you). Now, here’s a compilation of wind power stories from around the internet this week….
Donald Trump is upset with the possibility of the construction of a wind farm off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland where he is in the process of building another of his splashy monuments to ostentation.
I know, we normally focus on the most efficient or biggest windmills or other clean energy technologies here on Cleantechnica, but this is a story I couldn’t pass up. I think it’s better just to watch these videos to learn more, but for a brief intro, here’s the story: William Kamkwamba … [continued]
A new study put out by the UK’s Carbon Trust reports that domestic windmills in urban locations are actually net carbon emitters, as more energy goes into their production, shipping, and maintenance than is saved by their use. Additionally, the study notes that home wind power could only provide .4% … [continued]
