Sustainable energy – Wind Power

Wind power is power derived from wind which is then used to generate electricity or mechanical power. Wind turbines are usually used to make electricity and for mechanical power wind pumps are used. Wind power is quite rapidly being embraced by the world, although there are still some groups of people who are opposed to it, as they believe it may decrease their property values because to some the wind turbines are not aesthetically pleasing.

Despite this, the wind power industry is doing very well. Globally, they quadrupled between 2000 and 2006. Germany has the most installed wind power capacity, followed by Spain, the United States, India, and Denmark. Industry experts predict that if this growth continues, by 2050 one third of the world will be using sustainable energy, wind power.

Facts about Wind Power

• The first wind turbine was built in the late 1800s in the United States, this wind turbine was used to charge batteries.
• Germany is the leading producer of wind energy in the world, with Spain being second in line.
• In the United States, California is the largest producer of wind power.
• When it comes to the usage of windmill technology, Holland is considered the leader.
• A company in Canada has invented a street light that is powered by wind energy, which runs a small turbine, fixed next to the solar panel on the light.
• Wind power is the cheapest and cleanest sources of energy that does not have any harmful emissions and is also eco friendly.

What’s your opinion on sustainable energy? What’s your opinion on wind power? Are you embracing it? We’d love to hear about your experiences and opinions! Do you work in sustainable energy? Even better, do you make sustainable products? Do you have a sustainable project you are working on, or know someone that has?

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