A research project about Wind Energy!

2. Question:
How do the efficiencies of energy conversion in
the production of electricity from the wind
compare to those in the production of electricity
from fossil fuels burning?

3. Comparison (Fossil Fuels)
Fossil fuels:
The cost of transportation
Higher borrowing costs due to economical crises
Operation and maintenance
Pollution

4. Continue (Wind Energy)
Wind Energy:
No air emissions.
No fuel to mine, transport, or store.
No cooling needed.
No water pollution.

5. Who won?
Winner:
Wind power can reduce pollution generated by fossil
fuels such as coil. However, wind power does have its
disadvantages, such as:
It requires large pieces of land.
There were a few incidents in which birds were harmed.
Some pollution is produced, but only when wind turbines
are being manufactured and installed, as with anything
during manufacturing process.

6. References:
"Cost of Wind vs Fossil Fuels — Montana Environmental Information
Center." Welcome to MEIC — Montana Environmental Information Center.
Web. 31 Dec. 2011.
<http://meic.org/energy/global_warming_pollution/renewable-energy-
alternatives-1/wind_cost>.
"Cost of Electricity by Source." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web.
31 Dec. 2011.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost_of_electricity_by_source>.
"Renewable Energy and Electricity | Sustainable Energy | Renewable
Energy." World Nuclear Association | Nuclear Power - a Sustainable
Energy Resource. Web. 31 Dec. 2011. <http://world-
nuclear.org/info/inf10.html>.