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- The background picture is our Whisper H80
it produces up to 1000 Watt
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Wind - a constant resource
that is self-renewing and clean.
- What makes wind blow around the Earth? How is the energy from the Sun changed into moving air?
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Windmills have been used around the world for centuries. Modern windmills are very high-tech. How much are they really being used to generate power? How much power can they generate? How many windmills would it take to power a whole city?
- Windmills are often grouped together on large areas of land or ocean called "wind farms." Where in the world are some of these located? (Hint: Find out where the winds blow strongest and longest, all through the year.) Who takes care of the windmills on the wind farms?
- It would be interesting to take a tour inside one of the modern windmills, some of which are as big as an airliner, complete with seats and cockpit.
Look at our small Whisper H80 - it produces 1000 watts at 22 miles wind.
The Environmental Benefits include minimal pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead in comparison to those produced in the creation of energy through fossil fuels.
Stimulating Our Hobbled Economy. Importing fossil fuels sends $165 billion dollars outside of our country. Renewable energy resources are developed at home. Furthering their development will keep billions of dollars here, creating more jobs for Americans.
Our Children's Future depends on the technological advancements of these energy sources. Two things we know for certain are that oil won't last forever and the sun will.
Our National Security is strengthened as our dependency for foreign oil is decreased. By moving toward renewable energies, we naturally shift toward freedom from unstable ground.
Main page Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation
Some helpful sites to visit:
www.nrel.gov/clean_energy/wind.html
Introduction to Wind Energy
Windpower Monthly Magazine
www.windpower-monthly.com
News, views and analyses from Windpower Monthly.
www.awea.org
American Wind Energy Association
www.cogreenpower.org
Wind Power: Clean Energy for Colorado
www.telosnet.com/wind
An Illustrated History of Wind Power Development
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