WIND ENERGY

HOW IT WORKS

• The sun heats up the land.
• The land absorbs some of this heat.
• The hot air moves up quickly, making wind, move quickly to fill the space.
• The wind pushes the rotor blade, transferring energy to it.
• The rotor blade moves and the energy is converted using a generator.

PROS

• Wind Energy doesn't cause pollution.
• Wind energy is 100% renewable.
• Operation costs for wind power are low.
• Wind power potential is enormous
• Wind Turbines are very space efficient.

CONS

• Wind turbines can be a threat to flying wildlife.
• Noise is often reported as a problem by neighbors .
• Some people don't like how they look.
• Wind Energy is unpredictable, it could be really windy or not windy at all.

HOW ITS USED AND CAN BE USED

• Pumping water or grinding grain
• Lighting homes, stores, restaurants, ect.
• Sometimes combines with solar cells to make more electricity.
• Can be used as an alternative to other types of energy.

WHY IT'S ECO-FRIENDLY

• Causes no pollution
• Doesn't take up to much space
• Doesn't hurt the environment.

WHY ITS WIDELY ACCEPTED

• It's Eco friendly
• It's a renewable source
• It produces more electricity.
• It's space saving.

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