Power (electrical energy) is important to people’s daily lives. You cannot deny how precious, useful, and convenient it is for business, education, health, experimentation, and a lot more. That is why mikegyver.com is eager to share some ideas on where power sources are from.
To start this series, let us take a look at how wind energy works.
You might say that it is very clear that this energy comes from the wind. You are correct! But do you know how does it work and why can it give power to your appliances/devices at home?
Firstly, the most known tool on how to get this type of power is using the wind turbine. Its parts are made of steel, fiberglass, resin, plastic, iron, copper, and aluminum.
HOW THE WIND ENERGY WORKS?
When the wind blows to the wind turbine, the blades rotate and capture the wind’s kinetic energy and turning into mechanical energy.
1. The wind passes over the blades and makes them turn (kinetic energy).
2. The blades turn a shaft within the nacelle (the box at the top of the turbine).
3. The shaft turns a generator which converts the kinetic energy into electrical energy.
4. A transformer converts the electricity to the right voltage for the local network.
5. The electricity is exported to the electricity grid and used by the consumers.
Wind Turbines Can Be Built On Existing Farms or Ranches. Most of the wind sites are found in rural areas where farmers and ranchers are working or cultivating the land. The wind power plant owners can make rent payments to the farmers or ranchers for using the land. In this connection, they can earn additional income.
Wind turbine however is a mechanical component, and like all mechanical components, their moving parts require replacement or repairs. When a wind turbine not producing electricity (either mechanical failure or no wind) than demand reverts back to traditional forms of power sources.
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Sources:
https://www.goodenergy.co.uk/how-do-wind-turbines-work/
https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/advantages-and-challenges-wind-energy
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