Renewable Resources ( Wind Power ) by Elvin Palma-Vindel https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p A small look at one of the world greatest renewable energy resource. en-us 2018-03-05 16:12:22 UTC 2024-10-14 11:02:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Clouds.png RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238184604             Wind ]]> 2018-03-05 16:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238184604 Background Information 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238185543 2018-03-05 16:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238185543 Where does this energy come from? 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238185833 According to inspire,  Wind  power or energy  is obtained from wind through the great use of windmills and turbines.

]]> 2018-03-05 16:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238185833 How does it work? Describe the science behind it and/or the equipment that is used. 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238186119 According to Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, When the wind blows past a turbine, the blades capture the kinetic energy and rotate, turning it into mechanical energy. This rotation turns an internal shaft connected to a gearbox, which increases the speed of rotation by a factor of 100. That spins a generator to produce the electricity.

]]> 2018-03-05 16:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238186119 How is this energy captured and delivered? Are there limitations to where the energy can be captured versus where it’s used? 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238186467  According to Sciencing, The energy is captured in the grid then  it is transported to the consumer via a series of transmission and distribution networks. Each component of the network changes the voltage of the electrical power to optimize its transition to the next part of the network.

]]> 2018-03-05 16:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238186467 How much of the United States’ overall energy consumption/production currently comes from this type of energy? 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238186726 According to the IER (Institute for energy research) administration, 6% of U.S. electricity production comes from Wind power and  only  1.9 % of the energy is consumes by Americans.]]> 2018-03-05 16:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238186726 Picture(s) to help explain/show what this type of energy is 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238187406 2018-03-05 16:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238187406 Evaluating the Resource 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238187620 2018-03-05 16:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238187620 What are specific advantages of using THIS renewable resource? 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238188624 According to the web site ¨Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy¨ some advantages of wind power are:
1) Wind power is cost-effective. 
2) Wind creates more jobs.
3) Wind enables U.S. industry growth and U.S. competitiveness. 
4) It's a clean fuel source. 
5) Wind is a domestic source of energy.
6) It's sustainable. 
7) Wind turbines can be built on existing farms or ranches.]]> 2018-03-05 16:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238188624 Are there disadvantages to THIS type of renewable energy? 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238188863 According to the web site ¨Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy¨ some disadvantages of wind power are:
1) Wind power must still compete with conventional generation sources on a cost basis.
2) Good wind sites are often located in remote locations,
3) Wind resource development might not be the most profitable use of the land.
4) Turbines might cause noise and aesthetic pollution. 
5) Turbine blades could damage local wildlife.]]> 2018-03-05 16:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238188863 What are the current policies to support or develop the resource? If none, is there a debate about using it? Describe the issue. 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238189164 According to AWEA ( American Wind Energy ), A number of states legislative and regulatory activities influence the wind industry's ability to compete in the electric market.  A few of the key state-level policies AWEA pursues include:
1) Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), also known as a renewable electricity standard (RES)
2) The federal production tax credit (PTC)
3) Favorable transmission policies
4) Prudent siting policies
5) the Case study in exemplary state policy
6) Partners in state policy


]]> 2018-03-05 16:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238189164 Example of use 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238193929 2018-03-05 16:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238193929 What could be the economic impact? How much money would it cost? How much would it save the average person? 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238409478 According to  AWEA ( American Wind Energy ),
Wind energy is one of the most affordable forms of electricity today, with utility executives noting “Wind prices are extremely competitive right now, offering lower costs than other possible resources”.

Recent improvements in turbine technology have reduced the cost of wind energy, allowing electricity consumers and utilities to lock in low, affordable electricity rates through 20 to 30 year contracts.]]> 2018-03-06 00:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/238409478 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239682166 2018-03-08 14:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239682166 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239682662 Windmill Farm Outside Of Pincher Creek is a photograph by Robert Postma which was uploaded on May 21st, 2012.]]> 2018-03-08 14:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239682662 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239734765 2018-03-08 16:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239734765 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239735760 2018-03-08 16:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239735760 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239737196 2018-03-08 16:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239737196 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239738828 Cattle And Windmills In Alberta Canada is a photograph by Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott which was uploaded on December 7th, 2016.]]> 2018-03-08 16:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239738828 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239739711 2018-03-08 16:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239739711 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239741676 Windmill farm after The Storm is a photograph by Richard Stillwell which was uploaded on January 30th, 2012.]]> 2018-03-08 16:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239741676 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239744496 Windturbines In Sunset is a photograph by E Petersen which was uploaded on April 12th, 2010.]]> 2018-03-08 16:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239744496 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239744868 An Onshore Wind Turbine is a photograph by Ashley Cooper which was uploaded on July 26th, 2016.]]> 2018-03-08 16:16:56 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239744868 Texas 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239761342 Geography:
Texas comprises a series of vast regions, from the fertile and densely populated Coastal Plains in the southeast to the high plains and mountains in the west and northwest according to Encyclopedia Britannica

Climate :
According to World Travel Guide, Dallas experiences hot summers with higher humidity and thunderstorms; west and southwest Texas is hot and dry. Average temperature: 34 to 36ºC (93 to 96ºF) during summer; 12 to 14ºC (54 to 57ºF) during winter; and 19 to 22ºC (66 to 72ºF) for coastal winter temperatures.]]> 2018-03-08 16:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/239761342 What challenges have they come across? 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240007374 According to Triple Pundit: 

1)The winds are inconsistent, unsteady and unpredictable
2) Wind power is not cheap and like many energy sources, rely on government subsidies to remain competitive.
3) Wind farms are generally located in rural areas that might be otherwise picturesque. They are considered by some people to be an eyesore.
4) Noise complains from the turbines.
5) Wildlife impact. Not only birds, but bats have experienced fatalities.


]]> 2018-03-09 03:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240007374 How has this energy source decreased the use of fossil fuels? 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240007424 According to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. 
People invest in wind energy more than fossil fuels because wind energy is cheaper, renewable and eco-friendly.]]> 2018-03-09 03:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240007424 What was the main source of energy in the past. 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240237574 According to Wikipedia  the main source of energy in the past was coal and natural gas]]> 2018-03-09 16:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240237574 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240244752 2018-03-09 16:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240244752 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240244799 2018-03-09 16:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240244799 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240314178 2018-03-09 18:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240314178 What benefits they have gained from using it? 18_pe86244 https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240511456  According to the wind coalition
1) Energy prices are low and consistent.
2) Revitalization of Rural Economies with new income for farmers and ranchers. 
3) New job creation with the growth of wind farms in Texas. 
 4) Clean water and air with the use of wind power.]]> 2018-03-11 01:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/18_pe86244/2x50k4zisv0p/wish/240511456