Since renewable energy sources are on the rise, let’s take a look at one of the best – wind power!
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Wind power is a clean, environmentally friendly energies. It doesn’t bother the wild life as much as water power and it doesn’t require lots of panels all over your roof like solar power. Oddly enough, wind power is reliant on both water and the sun for it’s energy production. The daily wind cycle is caus
ed by the earth’s different surfaces heating and cooling from the sun, causing uneven heat levels which in turn cause wind.
Wind turbines are relatively simple. The blades spin, collecting kinetic energy through a drive shaft. Currently, only just over 1% of the United State’s power comes from wind power. That’s only enough to power 4.5 million homes, which sounds bigger than it is.
On a smaller scale , wind power can be used for more than an entire country. If you wanted to power a single home with wind power, it is very possible. Miniature turbines are available from many green energy companies. Combining turbines with other green power sources can reduce your power bill greatly. Typically, wind companies suggest that you only partially run your home off of wind power because of power regulations in residential areas. The only thing you need to consider adding to your wind power system is a battery storage – in case the wind doesn’t blow every day.
If more time was devoted to wind power, it could easily produce a good portion of power needed.
