One of the cleanest energy sources available is the wind. Not many are aware that it is the fastest growing energy sector.
Wind is an indirect version of solar power. Different surfaces on the Earth react differently to being hit by sunlight, particular in regards to heat. When sunlight heats surfaces, they will warm up at various rates. The air around the areas will also heat up at different rates. The air temperature over bodies of water will of course be cooler than that over rocky terrain. Hot air rises and cool air rushes into fill such voids. This makes wind an energy source.
Being a natural occurrence makes wind as an energy source even better. Consider the following:
The wind is a renewable source of energy because it will be here as long as the sun will shine down on us.
Wind has been used by man as an energy source ever since we've sailed boats.
Windmills were first used in Iran to turn wheel to grind grain.
American colonist used windmills to move water, grind grain and cut wood.
The windmills powered by the wind was really very useful in rural America in the 1920s.
In modern times, California is the biggest user of wind power and produces twice as much electricity as any other state.
Modern windmills may be vertical or horizontal.
Horizontal windmills are the stereotypical version that comes to your mind when the word is mentioned.
The vertical windmills look like upside-down egg beaters.
The energy produced from the wind is done by private establishments, and then sold go utilities.
In the USA, wind power can generate 17 billion kilowatts per year.
There are wind farms in more than thirty states for generating and supplying electricity to various utility companies.
Among these are California, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wyoming.
The top wind energy producer is Germany, which is also the biggest solar energy producer.
For many, these wind findings will be a surprise. You can use the wind energy to supply electricity for a city the size of Chicago. As we move into the 21st century, new technology is heading in the direction of creating wind energy platforms for individual residences.
Wind is an indirect version of solar power. Different surfaces on the Earth react differently to being hit by sunlight, particular in regards to heat. When sunlight heats surfaces, they will warm up at various rates. The air around the areas will also heat up at different rates. The air temperature over bodies of water will of course be cooler than that over rocky terrain. Hot air rises and cool air rushes into fill such voids. This makes wind an energy source.
Being a natural occurrence makes wind as an energy source even better. Consider the following:
The wind is a renewable source of energy because it will be here as long as the sun will shine down on us.
Wind has been used by man as an energy source ever since we've sailed boats.
Windmills were first used in Iran to turn wheel to grind grain.
American colonist used windmills to move water, grind grain and cut wood.
The windmills powered by the wind was really very useful in rural America in the 1920s.
In modern times, California is the biggest user of wind power and produces twice as much electricity as any other state.
Modern windmills may be vertical or horizontal.
Horizontal windmills are the stereotypical version that comes to your mind when the word is mentioned.
The vertical windmills look like upside-down egg beaters.
The energy produced from the wind is done by private establishments, and then sold go utilities.
In the USA, wind power can generate 17 billion kilowatts per year.
There are wind farms in more than thirty states for generating and supplying electricity to various utility companies.
Among these are California, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wyoming.
The top wind energy producer is Germany, which is also the biggest solar energy producer.
For many, these wind findings will be a surprise. You can use the wind energy to supply electricity for a city the size of Chicago. As we move into the 21st century, new technology is heading in the direction of creating wind energy platforms for individual residences.
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