Wind Power

Dancer Babe asked:


I am doing a social studies project and I cannot find this answer on Google or anything so can you guys please help me? I have to figure out how wind is used in all three buildings. Also, I have to have an answer by tonight (Tuesday the 20th, 9:00)

Thanks!!!

BRYAN

freedom21 asked:


Its for a homework project and I just simply cannot find the answer.

GUADALUPE

freedom21 asked:


In a paragraph or two can someone answer the question
describing the basics of sailing a large ocean-going vessel by wind power alone?
I have to answer this question for a project but i have no idea.. Someone HELP!!

FELIPE

Rakhi asked:


Hi yahoo answers give me the guidelines for generating the wind power…

DAREN

gg asked:


If the govt wants us to convert, why aren’t they demanding that it be CHEAP?

ARTHUR

sidana.abhi asked:


If you are someone worried by your rising energy bills, then wind power electricity might be the best solution for you. Research statistics show that you can save over 70 percent on your energy bills with wind power. Building your own windmill can help you save tons of money in the long run. It is not surprising then that an increasing number of people these days are going in for building their own windmills.

The benefits of using wind power electricity, apart from the money that you can save, are many. For instance, this clean alternative source of energy can help in reducing green house gas emissions to a very large extent. Another advantage is that wind power is a renewable source of energy. One need not worry about it running out during any point in time, as in the case with some other sources of energy.

Generating wind power electricity has become a lot easier nowadays. There are several do it yourself kits available in the market, that can help you build your own windmill. The typical working mechanism of a windmill involves the rotation of the blades by currents of wind, which in turn turns the shaft located in the generator motor. The turning of the shaft leads to generation of electricity. Building one to generate wind power electricity is not difficult, provided you know what are the parts that need to be used and the method involved in constructing one. Getting the correct parts and then assembling them in the right manner is the key to constructing your own windmill. Choosing a good location to install your windmill is another thing that is important. Once you take care of these aspects, you are well on your way to enjoying the benefits of generating wind power electricity.



WILBURN

Andi asked:


Okay i was thinking about losing power in a storm (we had a pretty nasty one a few days ago) And i thought about hooking a car alternator to a wind turbine to charge a battery-bank to power lights in my house. Is this stupid? If not what you be the dimensions needed to power a few lights?

GRAHAM

sidana.abhi asked:


An increasing number of people prefer alternative sources of energy these days. Wind power is perhaps the most extensively used among all the renewable sources of energy. It has also become very economical and practical option to build a homemade windmill these days. A typical do it yourself or DIY windmill can help you save substantial amounts of money on energy bills over a period of time. DIY wind power is also the best option if you are serious about contributing towards the betterment of the environment.

The best thing about DIY wind power is that you need not spend a fortune building a windmill. You need not have miles of land or loads of money to build one. All that you need are the necessary equipment coupled with the knowledge to assemble the various different parts. There are many online guides available nowadays which can help you with the whole process of building your own windmill.

The first step in the entire process involves choosing a location to build your own windmill. The location should be such that there is free access to wind currents. One need not live in a wind tunnel to generate wind power though. Some amount of wind, on a consistent basis, throughout the year is what you should look for. You can choose from either wooden or aluminum when it comes to the material of the windmill. This said though, a vast majority of people these days prefer aluminum over wood because of the durability factor.

An increasing number of people are switching over to DIY wind power these days. They offer the best way to tackle all the problems caused by rising levels of pollution around the world.



BRYON

dukey asked:


needs to be wide open fields
and have to be windy!
has to be wide open plains
has to be windy
excluding Fred Flintstone!!

MARTIN

Munya Chinongoza asked:


Residential wind power works by having a wind turbine attached to the top of a tall tower so that it can collect kinetic energy and change it into electricity so that it may work with your homes electrical system. Wind turbines will have out put if the wind power is over 7 to 10 miles per hour if not then the power that the house needs is purchased by the utility.

If the wind turbine puts out more electricity than is needed for the houses supply, then the rest of the electricity is sold to the utility. A small wind turbine can lower you bill significantly. To determine if a small wind turbine will save you money in the long run you’ll have to think about the amount of electricity that your household would be using and also how much wind speed is around your house as well.

Before buying a wind turbine you should remember that the owner of the wind turbine should have a minimum of an average of 10 miles per hour wind speed and also be paying a minimum of 10 cents per kilowatt hour for electricity. Wind turbines help the environment because they output no pollution and by using a wind turbine you are stopping the pollution that would have occurred from electricity generation by the utility company.

During a wind turbines lifetime they can prevent about 1.2 tonnes in air pollutants. You won’t have to change any wiring in your house because wind turbines can fit any homes and normally they supply an 80 to 120 tower with the wind turbine.

A wind turbine’s performance improves as the altitude increase however depending on the manufacturer there are several different turbines available. Depending on size and the manufacturer, wind turbines can cost anything from $ 6,000 to $22,000. Most wind turbines do not require regular maintenance and over the long term is a good investment.



ISIAH