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Benefits of Using WIND POWER
is it a CURSE???
Or a GIFT ???
In this day and age, the world needs to look at the different
natural energy sources available to
us.
With all the talk of Carbon Footprints,
Global Warming & Green Living
People are thinking more and more about ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
options.
One of those options is
WIND POWER
Many of us know that it is possible to
harness the wind’s energy for the production of
electricity
BUT… Only few actually
realize just how many benefits can be
gained from using this method.
Benefits of Using
WIND POWER
Here are some …
Wind energy is
ECONOMICALLYCOMPETITIVE
# 1
With today’s rising coal and gas prices,
WIND PLANTS compete favorably
against any electricity
generation source.
And because WIND ENERGY’s “fuel”
is FREE
It reduces the risk associated with
volatile fossil fuel prices.
Wind Energy is a valuable CROP of
the FUTURE
# 2
Wind Energy can provide new sources
of income in rural areas,
As well as jobs for people who set up and maintain wind turbines or manage
wind farms.
Wind turbines are compatible with rural land uses.
Since Wind Turbines can only occupy small plot
of land,
The area below can still be used for agricultural
purposes.
Wind Turbines don’t consume water
unlike most other electricity
generation sources do
# 3
Conventional plants generating power from fossil and nuclear fuels
uselarge amounts of water for cooling
WIND TURBINESDo not use
water.
That make WINDTURBI
NES
A GREAT CHOICE for Drought – Stricken Regions
WIND ENERGY is Inexhaustible &
Infinitely Renewable
# 4
Unlike conventional fossil fuels,
WIND ENERGYis
RENEWABLE
An ABUNDANT ENERGY that will
be available for future generations
WIND ENERGY is the CLEANEST
SOURCE OF ENERGY
# 5
Is inherently one of the cleanest sources of
power available.
WIND POWER …
This is the kind of energy that produces no emissions,
Which means it doesn’t contribute
to …
Acid Rain and Snow
Acid Rain and Snow
Global Climate Change
Acid Rain and Snow
Global Climate Change
Smog & Regional Haze
Mercury Contamination
Mercury Contamination
Water Withdrawal
And …
Some Other Related Health
Effects
WIND ENERGY can be used in a variety
of applications
# 6
Small Wind Turbines,
alone or as part of a hybrid system,
can generate electricity to
power…
Homes
HomesBusinesses
HomesBusinesses
Farms
HomesBusinesses
FarmsRanches
Wind Energy is perfect for
remote applications such as …
Powering Telecommunications Sites
Powering Telecommunications Sites
Water Pumping
Powering Telecommunications Sites
Water Pumping
Displacing Diesel Fuel in
Villages
There you have it...
The Benefits of Using
WIND POWER
Because of those reasons listed above
Wind Energy still has
overwhelming support of the
public
And the fact that until now…
Along with concern over debilitating
illnesses associated with air pollutants
Wind Energy still has
overwhelming public support.
WIND ENERGYtruly is the fuel of
TODAY and TOMORROW
Wind Energy still has
overwhelming public support.
To Learn More About WIND
TURBINES …
Web Resourceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_effects_of_wind_power
http://ezinearticles.com/?Reasons-Wind-Power-Is-A-Viable-Energy-Solution&id=245206
http://www.pawindenergynow.org/wind/wpa_factsheet_series.pdf
http://www.pawindenergynow.org/wind/facts.html
http://www.renewable-energy-news.com/wind-turbines/the-positive-effects-of-wind-power-303.php
http://www.clean-energy-ideas.com/articles/advantages_and_disadvantages_of_wind_energy.html
http://windturbine.me/prosandcons.html
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3185199446_20d23cbdfa_m.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/154/415466483_a1c6c82e8c_m.jpg
http://www.scaryforkids.com/pics/voodoo-dolls-wallpaper.jpg
http://clrdoutney.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/irene-at-no-gas-rally.png?w=225&h=300
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