Wind Power

Let’s assume all cars were electric and every gas station used solar and wind power to power up the cars?

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

oohJOHNNY asked: Would the station be able to generate enough electric power to supply all of his customer's daily consumption?DUSTIN

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How can laws of thermodynamics applied to the system of wind power?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

jimmymasterhk asked: Apply the 1st and 2nd laws to the wind powersystem. State what conclusions (environmental, economic…) can you draw from applying the 2 laws.MATT

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Would it be possible to run a car aided by wind power?

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

TrippleThreat asked: Not a car solely running on wind power. It would be like a hybrid car; sometimes it would use battery power, sometimes it would use gas power, and sometimes it would use wind power. On the highway with 60 to 70+ m.p.h winds comming at you, ...

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How is energy generated from wind power stored?

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

IMonfir3 asked: and is this storage of electrical energy harmful to us in a similar way as power generated through normal measures (such as oil and coal plants - known to cause tumors and birth defects) under high tension cables/power lines? If there is a storage plant for wind energy, ...

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What tax advantages are there for using wind power and what speeds are required?

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

MJ in Illinois asked: Are there U.S. federal tax advantages or rebates for using wind power? Does Illinois have tax advantages or rebates for using wind power? What are the required average wind speeds for Chicago and other areas to successfully use wind power?DARIN

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