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How Does Wind Power Work?

A wind turbine works the opposite of a fan. A fan uses electricity to make wind while a wind turbine uses wind to make electricity. The wind turns the blades which are connected to a generator that generates electricity.

Wind turbines operate on a simple principle. The energy in the wind turns two or three propeller-like blades around a rotor. The rotor is connected to the main shaft, which spins a generator to create electricity. Click on the image to see an animation of wind at work.

Source: energy.gov

What Are The Top 3 Cities That Use Wind Power?

China produces 31% of the world's wind energy
Behind China, America produces 25.6% of the global total
The third highest wind power supplier in the world is Germany which produces 10%

Examples of Wind Turbines

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Block Island Wind Farm is a wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island. It is America's first offshore wind farm.

Source: Deep Water Wind- Block Island Wind Farm

Altaeros Airborne Wind Turbine is a floating turbine with a hellium filled, inflateable shell surounding the blades.

Source: Altaeros Energies- Clean Energy

Lincoln Financial Field is the home of 14 micro wind turbines spining above the windy stadium. Since they are very high up in the air, they collect a lot of wind which produces an abundance of energy. (Start at 0:35 End at 1:04)

Source: NRG- Lincoln Financial Field

Pros

Cons

It is renewable
Saves money
Provides energy for many homes
Wind power is clean

Threat to wildlife
Noise and visual polution
Only suitable for certain locations

I think in this situation the pros outweigh the cons. With our technology influenced world, everything is changing rapidly all around us. We need a source of energy that can keep up with our fast tracking lives. For these reasons, wind power should be used in the future.

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