More Good News Courtesy of Wind Power

In further news showing the increasing contribution of the alternative energy sector the European Union’s wind industry has been forecast to triple it’s contributon to ailing European economies. The EWEA has published a report projecting that by 2020, the industry will contribute EUR95.4 billion to the GDP of the 27 EU’s member states. That would be a three-times increase over the approximately 32 billion Euros made in 2010. Full Report here: Wind’s contribution to Europe economy ‘set to triple’ I can’t help but think perhaps the tide is finally turning and reports such as these may become far more common! Related articles, courtesy of Zemanta: European Wind [...] . . . → Read More: More Good News Courtesy of Wind Power

Wind Power Energy Driving Economic Growth in Europe

Interesting to note that as the European (world?) economy continues to slowly sink down the proverbial plughole the wind power industry is providing a buffer. In fact the news releases below seem to indicate that entire alternative energy industry is providing one of the few rays of hope in an otherwise depressing landscape. It always seems kind of amusing to me that any area of endeavour that takes on the established system always goes through a period of being an outcast. Then finally when everyone's backs are against the wall there is a sudden realization by all and sundry that this “new” technology [...] . . . → Read More: Wind Power Energy Driving Economic Growth in Europe

Are Wind Turbines Effective Or Simply Unsafe?

In case you haven’t read about wind turbine electricity generators, here is a brief description. If you picture a plane propeller resting atop a tall tower, this is exactly what a turbine looks like. Whenever the wind blows the wind turbine the blades make the rotor spin and the movement of the rotor makes the generator within the turbine crank out power. As with most types of power generators, magnets and also copper wires are organized to create a charge any time the rotor spins. There’s absolutely nothing complicated about this type of generator. . . . → Read More: Are Wind Turbines Effective Or Simply Unsafe?

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