Benefits of Using Wind Power
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Undecided of going green? This presentation shows you how wind power can not just help the environment, but can also benefit you in more ways than one.
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Benefits of Using Wind Power
- 1. Benefits of Using WIND POWER
- 3. is it a CURSE???
- 4. Or a GIFT ???
- 5. In this day and age, the world needs to look at the different natural energy sources available to us.
- 6. With all the talk of Carbon Footprints, Global Warming & Green Living
- 7. People are thinking more and more about ALTERNATIVE ENERGY options.
- 8. One of those options isWIND POWER
- 9. Many of us know that it is possible to harness the wind’s energy for the production of electricity
- 10. BUT… Only few actually realize just how many benefits can be gained from using this method.
- 11. Here are some … Benefits of Using WIND POWER
- 12. # 1 Wind energy is ECONOMICALLYCOMPETITIVE
- 13. With today’s rising coal and gas prices,
- 14. WIND PLANTS compete favorably against any electricity generation source.
- 15. And because WIND ENERGY’s “fuel” is FREE
- 16. It reduces the risk associated with volatile fossil fuel prices.
- 17. # 2 Wind Energy is a valuable CROP of the FUTURE
- 18. Wind Energy can provide new sources of income in rural areas,
- 19. As well as jobs for people who set up and maintain wind turbines or manage wind farms.
- 20. Wind turbines are compatible with rural land uses.
- 21. Since Wind Turbines can only occupy small plot of land,
- 22. The area below can still be used for agricultural purposes.
- 23. # 3 Wind Turbines don’t consume water unlike most other electricity generation sources do
- 24. Conventional plants generating power from fossil and nuclear fuels use large amounts of water for cooling
- 25. WIND TURBINES Do not use water.
- 27. A GREAT CHOICE for Drought – Stricken Regions
- 28. # 4 WIND ENERGY is Inexhaustible & Infinitely Renewable
- 29. Unlike conventional fossil fuels,
- 31. An ABUNDANT ENERGY that will be available for future generations
- 32. # 5 WIND ENERGY is the CLEANEST SOURCE OF ENERGY
- 33. WIND POWER … Is inherently one of the cleanest sources of power available.
- 34. This is the kind of energy that produces no emissions,
- 35. Which means it doesn’t contribute to …
- 36. Acid Rain and Snow
- 37. Acid Rain and Snow Global Climate Change
- 38. Acid Rain and Snow Global Climate Change Smog & Regional Haze
- 40. Mercury Contamination Water Withdrawal
- 41. And … Some Other Related Health Effects
- 42. # 6 WIND ENERGY can be used in a variety of applications
- 43. Small Wind Turbines, alone or as part of a hybrid system, can generate electricity to power…
- 44. Homes
- 45. Homes Businesses
- 47. Homes Businesses Farms Ranches
- 48. Wind Energy is perfect for remote applications such as …
- 50. Water Pumping Powering Telecommunications Sites
- 51. Water Pumping Powering Telecommunications Sites Displacing Diesel Fuel in Villages
- 52. There you have it... The Benefits of Using WIND POWER
- 53. Because of those reasons listed above
- 54. And the fact that until now… Wind Energy still has overwhelming support of the public
- 55. Along with concern over debilitating illnesses associated with air pollutants
- 56. Wind Energy still has overwhelming public support.
- 57. WIND ENERGY truly is the fuel of TODAY and TOMORROW
- 58. Wind Energy still has overwhelming public support.
- 59. To Learn More About WIND TURBINES …
- 60. Visit
- 61. Web Resources http://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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