Let me ask you a simple question; what is wind energy? Wind contains kinetic energy which can be harnessed into various forms. Since time immemorial, wind has been used for various reason some of them being turning wind mills that were either used to draw water or to generate electricity. Wind energy is a form of renewable energy and hence cannot be exhausted. There are various beautiful land-forms found in desert. Have you ever wondered how they came to be? The amazing thing is to ensure that wind is behind these land-forms If only this energy is can be harnessed, great benefit can be obtained.
Turbines are used to convert wind energy to electricity. Just like in the planes, turbines when rotated by wind, they induce electric charges in a generator. Electricity from the generator is then converted to various forms. Modern turbines are divided into two i.e. horizontal axis and vertical axis. Horizontal axes which were used in olden days are also used for pumping water from a borehole. Vertical axes which are designed such that look like an eggbeater. They are mainly used to generate electricity in various industries. Wind is also very important in any given farm as it plays an important role when it comes to pollination.
Being a renewable energy, wind is environmental friendly as no byproducts are released unlike fossil fuels. Modern turbines are designed such that they are less noisy as compared to the older ones. This is to ensure that the problem of noise pollution that was with the previous turbines is curbed.
Economic wise, wind energy results to more taxes as electricity generated from these plants can be sold to the local. It also creates more job opportunities as more people are employed to these plants giving them a chance to improve their lives. Electricity from wind mills is very cheap. This tends to stabilize prices of other fuels by creating competition. Unlike other source of electricity, turbines tend to conserve land shape. This is because it involves no tilling of the ground so as to install underground machine. They also tend to conserve space the biggest part of the mill is projected high so as to have free access of wind. When installing the wind mills, they should be placed on high places especially where there is a wind way. This is to ensure that no obstacles that can prevent winds from reaching the turbines. It is also very as it reduces the chances of turbine accidents.
More information about turbines and how they can be improvised is readily available online. Free tutorials are also provided. This is to ensure that those who have installed are able to maintain their turbines for effective results. For a turbine to work efficiently, they should be maintained so as to ensure cases of rust and wear are reduced. People, especially in rural areas, should be educated in the importance of energy obtained from wind mills. It should be noted that the initial cost is very high. However, when the project is complete, the maintenance cost is countless as compared to the advantages. Put this to the test right away and you will forever enjoy your efforts.
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