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1. Suncor Wind Power Slide show by: Sana and Ellie!

2. What is Suncor? Suncor is an energy company that is trying to "go green“ They make all sorts of energy, but the one we’re focused on today is “Suncor Wind Power” They’ve paired up with Acciona Energy to build three types of power plants

3. Advantages and Disadvantages on Wind Power and Suncor itself... Advantages of Suncor Their energy source is eco-friendly They don’t use tailing ponds Suncor consumes less power and makes more They use less thermal energy To suit you and your family’s needs, Suncor also provides a package which can help benefit you in health care plans, competitive retirement, saving plans and even generous time off for you and your family!

4. Advantages of Wind Power It’s a renewable power source; this is because wind is always blowing Winds are free so wind farms never need fuel It doesn’t produce green house gases or waste Wind power is a good method to use to remote areas It’s cheap!

5. Disadvantages of Suncor Extremely expensive (due to their great effort) They’ve had technological problems in the PAST.

6. Disadvantages of Wind Power Unpredictable Suitable areas for wind farms are near the coast where areas are expensive It can affect television reception (If you live near the farm) May be noisy at times

7. Moving on to: Impacts on... Natural Environment and Wildlife Local Community and Culture Economy

8. Impacts on Natural Environment and Wildlife Turbines may kill birds (and other flying animals; very rare but can happen) To some turbines are looked as unappealing making the environment look polluted Ironically, when turbines are manufactured, they tend to cause pollution Eco-friendly Clean way of producing energy for natural environment and wildlife

9. Impacts on Local Community and Culture Turbines are seen to some as unappealing Country sides like their farmlands empty and not covered with modern technology Wind turbines are sometimes quite noisy Wind mills have been used ever since people learned how to sail boats Benefits program!

10. Impacts on Economy Suncor gives everyone a chance to apply They accept people all around the globe More job opportunities are available because of Suncor Employees are usually excelled

11. Impacts on Economy Continued... Employees receive generous paid vacation time which ranges from two – six weeks per year Their employees are given “personal days off”

12. Interesting Facts! As long as the sun shines, wind power will exist U.S.A. Alone receives 17 billion kilowatts of electricity each yr. Man has used wind power ever since he learned to sail boats... The first windmill was used to grind grain in Iran

13. More Interesting Facts! Germany is the largest windmill producer Vertical Windmills look like egg beaters upside down!

14. What is the difference between a vertical and horizontal wind mill you may ask? The main difference between the horizontal and vertical designs is the rotation of the blades

15. The End! Thanks for watching everyone!

16. Questions?

17. Sample Questions: How long have I worked? No, we’re just kidding, there’s no sample questions! 