WHAT PERCENT OF WIND POWER DOES THE UNITED STATES PRODUCE?
I have been wondering about the WINDPOWER, like windmills lately, here's some other things i wondered
Where is one of the largest WIND farms in the world? how many WIND turbines are on that largest WIND farm?
which country generated the mostwind energy? How much did they generate in 2003?
which country generated 686 megawatts of WIND enerrgy?
U.S. WIND energy can POWER how many U.S. homes?
WINDMILL FARMS ANSWERS:
Hey cella, these are pretty primary questions
China is largest producer of wind-power, US follows them with around 40,000 MW generation. ( postiion change happned like in 2010),
US still have the largest wind power farms you can look up rest of the info here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind power
Ruth asks...
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WIND POWER COMPARED TO NUCLEAR ENERGY?
What are the benefits of WINDPOWER compared to nuclear energy and which countries already use WINDPOWER?
WINDMILL FARMS ANSWERS:
Wind power- no chance of meltdown; less people to manage; no waster
Nuclear- more power; more efficient; more reliable; better overall
Not sure about the countries
Linda asks...
HOW DOES WIND POWER RELATE TO LIFE SCIENCE?
I have a science fair coming up and I need to know how WINDPOWER relate to life science.
WINDMILL FARMS ANSWERS:
Wind is related to life science because wind power creates energy and energy is what makes the world work now days. Also the wind helps life by moving spores which come from some plants, and if the spores fly then land it will grow a new plant life. Also oxygen and wind to keep us cool when it is humid or hot. Wind helps nature, human kind, animals and different types of life. So i guess since it helps life it's a part of life. Oh! A clouds too.
P.S. I at least sould get some credit if you us this info.
Joseph asks...
HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST FOR WIND POWER GENERATOR ?
A couple of persons said Solar POWER generators are costly because of it equipments. How about the WINDPOWER generators ? I residing a km near sea shore an there would be some WIND at most times.
I am in South India and I need to know the total cost for setting up a WIND generator for my home in order to cut down my electricity bill. A set up that can POWER at least 4 Fans, 4 tube lights (40W) and a computer.
WINDMILL FARMS ANSWERS:
Starting from 700, Wind Power Generator has a versatility of uses. The wind turbines below are used worldwide for battery charging, home power, and water pumping applications, and range from 400 to 65,000 watts.
Wind Turbines start producing power at 7.5 mph wind speed, and increase their output through 45 mph winds. Higher wind speeds require the blades to be slowed down, to protect the equipment, but are very effective in wind speeds between 7.5 and 45 mph.
Sharon asks...
DOES ANYONE WORK IN THE WIND POWER INDUSTRY?
I am interested in the WINDPOWER industry because I have heard it is booming, but I need to find out more about how to get in. Can anyone recommend a school or training?
WINDMILL FARMS ANSWERS:
Hey Aaron, I'm kind of surprised that nobody has answered your question here. There are certainly lots of people that work on, or design or build turbines today, one of them should be on Y answers. I don't work in the field, but we have been powering our home for 12 years with a turbine, and from time to time I get to teach a solar and wind power class at our local school here.
Last time I looked into it, there were only two schools in the US that had college level wind turbine study programs. One of them eludes me, but the other is Kalamazoo Valley Community College near Kalamazoo Michigan. (KVCC) They actually modeled their entire program after one that has been in existence for years in the Netherlands I believe, and you can get a 2 year degree in wind power technology and turbine maintenance there. I'm not sure it is exactly what you are after, but it's one possible path. I've attached a link to an interesting article about their program below.
If you are really interested in this, and don't know where to go, I'd first suggest getting a subscription to Home Power Magazine, the link is below. It's inexpensive and quite informative, and in the back is a "calendar" section. Check it out and try to find an energy fair in your area. If you can get to one of those, you'll meet more people involved in the business in one place than anywhere else in the world. We went to one in Wisconsin 13 years ago, and today our home is completely powered by the wind and sun. Good luck Aaron, and take care, Rudydoo
