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Wind Energy Profile: The Big Promise

Theoretically, wind could produce enough energy to meet global demand. In 2006, however, less than one percent of global electricity consumption came from wind. Why such an imbalance?


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Ulan Dakeev 2009-11-12 04:38:48
Wind power management
I have a question though, how do professionals do the wind power managent procedure? How is it more beneficial in managing the power generated by wind turbine? Does it completely depends on the site? and the size of the turbine? what else is done to use the generated wind power more efficiently. Thanks.

Amuthan karthick 2009-10-07 01:47:30
Wind Mill
It would be better...If the explanations are more

Mihir Vora 2009-10-02 02:37:18
Wind Power
The article was informative at macro level, but would've been better if more details on how wind power is generated and transmitted and its specific problems could've been highlighted. Allianz knowledge site expectations are very high

kenneth mcdonald 2009-09-30 05:38:29
wind power irrigation
African countries can benefit from wind power . there are many options for wind driving water pumps from basic recyCled materials that are available in underdeveloped countries. clean water can be made available from such systems, they do not need to be megawatt systems 50 watts of wind power driving a water pump directly can change peoples lives for the better in many african communities

Thomas kuriakose 2009-08-21 08:48:41
Wind energy - general
Brief & informative

amanda foster 2009-07-28 05:01:51
wind energy
this is not what i wanted SORRY

Patience F Chituku 2009-07-15 13:01:25
wind energy
Dear sir

I would like to know if Zimbabwe has enough wind to turn the blades of the windmill inorder to generate electricity, for lighting, heating, to run irrigation pumps and also run many other related heavy items which uses electricity?

Thanking yu inadvance for yo prompt response.

Warm regards
Patience

Chime Ninan 2009-07-13 00:48:23
information about wind power
I will like to know how wind based power utility systems can be installed in a large state with 15 million people

Edgar Perera 2009-07-10 09:10:41
Literature on how to make wind power
Please let me know the technical know-how of how to make a wind mill as a small industry

Sohail Ahsan 2009-04-27 06:52:24
Query regarding speed of wind turbine
Hi
I would like to ask that if a wind turbine is installed in an area where wind pressure is enormous. What will happen if this pressure decrease tremendously or blowing of wind vanish?
What effect will cause on system performance? Also what is the minimum wind speed required to operate this system live and efficient?
We have installed 5 KW wind turbine and the questions asked earlier is in this respect.
Your prompt response is anxiuosly awaited.

Regards

Muhammad Sohail Ahsan

John Oyebanji 2009-04-25 19:51:32
Wind Energy Profile: The Big promise.
Quite enlightening.
Thank you.

Kenneth Cook 2009-04-25 16:16:07
Vertical axis wind generators
I have been interested in personal electrical wind power I live in an area where the average wind speed is 10 to 25 miles per hour. So I believe that at least in this area it would be beneficial to have a wind generator to supply my home. I need information about the size of generator needed to supply different daily uses for specific homes. As well as direction on how to connect it to my existing electrical supply.

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