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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

WIND ENERGY

WHERE DOES IT COME FROM

WIND CAUSED BY UNEAVEN HEATING OF THE EARTH

WHAT COUNTRY USES IT THE MOST

DENMARK USING 39%

WHAT PERCENT OF THE US USES IT

ESTIMATED THAT 4% OF THE US ENERGY IS WIND
Photo by Werner Kunz

DISIDVANTAGES OF IT

  • Threat to wildlife
  • Noise disturbance
  • Visual impact
  • Suited to specific places
Photo by finchlake2000

IS IT VERY EXPENSIVE

IT IS THE CHEAPEST OF THE NEW ENERGYS
Photo by Guerito

EQUIPMENT USED

A WIND TURBINE IS USED TO CAPTURE THE WIND ENERGY

HOW IS IT PRODUCED

  • The wind moves large blades on a turbine moving a rod that is attached to a generator spinning creating electricity

HOW IS IT USED

  • Run light bulbs
  • Heat homes
  • Electricity in homes
  • Run power grids

ADVANTGES OF IT

  • Clean no pollution
  • Wind is free
  • turbines don't produce atmospheric emissions
Photo by epSos.de

WHAT POLLUTION DOES IT CAUSE

NONE