İn the last post, i have mentioned about geothermal energy. To continue with other alternative energy resources, wind energy is next. So, what is wind energy? İt is basically providing electrical energy from wind energy by wind turbines and windmills. İn the past, Babylonians and Chinese were using wind energy to pump water for irrigation purposes and also for sailing. However, as we look at the current situation, only 2.5 % of total electric usage is provided by wind energy, which is really low. İt is known that, almost half of the electricity that is used in US is provided by burning coal, which has a bad effect on environment; ground,air and water. So, it is really crucial to use alternative energies like wind energy to live in a healthier world for today and for future.
As we list the benefits of wind power;
* Wind is a renewable energy resource and it is free.
*İt does not create greenhouse gases emissions and pollution compared with fossil fuels
*The land where the wind turbine is built, still could be used for other purposes like agriculture
We could also mention about its disadvantages.
*Since it depends on wind, in some parts of year, there could be no wind and can't be used.
*The strength of the wind is variable.
*İt is a bit noisy
*İt could kill birds.
China, United States and Germany have the highest windpower total capacity in the world. The best places for wind energy production are coastal areas, top of rounded hills and open plains.
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