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Wind
Energy - Advantages
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Wind energy is free, clean
and non-polluting. The generation of wind power does
not produce any by-products that could be harmful to the
environment. There are no chemicals involved, no waste
production, it's squeaky clean.
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• Wind supply is plentiful,
so wind energy is a renewable
supply. Click on the image on the right, to see the
"amount of wind" available across the United States. |
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• Suitable for less sunny
regions. This creates the possibility of generating
energy non-stop, during day and night.
• Dovetails well with other
systems. The generated wind energy can be used full
time in residential or commercial applications combined
with your regular power supply. It can also act as a
back-up in case your residential supply line fails.
• Simple technology.
There is nothing too complex, mechanically, in terms of
designing and building wind turbines.
• Cheap electricity.
Wind energy is relatively cheap as compared to other
sources.
• Safe, if properly
maintained.
Sources: References
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