WİND POWER
Wind farms capture the energy of wind flow by
using turbines and converting it into electricity.
There are several forms of systems used to
convert wind energy and each vary. Commercial
grade wind-powered generating systems can
power many different organizations, while
single-wind turbines are used to help supplement
pre-existing energy organizations. Another form
is utility-scale wind farms, which are purchased
by contract or wholesale. Technically, wind
energy is a form of solar energy. The
phenomenon we call “wind” is caused by the
differences in temperature in the atmosphere
combined with the rotation of Earth and the
geography of the planet. BenefitsWind energy is
a clean energy source, which means that it doesn’t pollute the air like other forms of energy.
Wind energy doesn’t produce carbon dioxide, or release any harmful products that can cause
environmental degradation or negatively affect human health like smog, acid rain, or other
heat-trapping gases.[2] Investment in wind energy technology can also open up new avenues
for jobs and job training, as the turbines on farms need to be serviced and maintained to keep
running.Current LimitationsSince wind farms tend to be built in rural or remote areas, they
are usually far from bustling cities where the electricity is needed most. Wind energy must be
transported via transition lines, leading to higher costs. Although wind turbines produce very
little pollution, some cities oppose them since they dominate skylines and generate noise.
Wind turbines also threaten local wildlife like birds, which are sometimes killed by striking
the arms of the turbine while flying.