วันอาทิตย์ที่ 18 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2553

Alternative Power - The Bad Side of Wind Energy

In the past, wind power structures has been widely accepted. The eco-favorable systems, together with the fresh and natural alternative power or energy that it produces, are the reasons why it's been recognized. Some scientists have claimed that wind power is much more advantageous compared to solar power, as it can still be utilized even after the sun sets.

This type of power is a free power source and it gets rid of the usage of any material for generating energy. However, it has its bad side: there's a high price involved in setting up these wind turbines, plus there's a need for the right positioning in setting up the device properly. You see, such power isn't that simple when it comes to the installation, and it can be quite complicated.

Almost all of such systems need frequent maintenance, and parts should be replaced constantly. These parts, like the battery packs for example, are quite expensive. One of the disadvantages of this energy is its unpredictable nature. Total power generation depends on the wind's speed and power: if the wind slows down, the whole system won't be able to reach its full capacity.

Only particular regions in the U. S. have constant wind energy supply. In other places, it's not possible to switch to this form of energy, even if it's cost-effective. If the wind isn't steady, there should be backup resources available to generate power.

Another disadvantage is that it's commonly found in remote areas. This increases the expenses of transferring the energy produced in farms. Wind power must be received by a big number of people if it is to be useful. Plus, transferring such energy isn't that easy. Wind resource development can be a competition for other uses of land. Rather than apportioning the land for such energy, it can be utilized for generating something more necessary to the nation concerned.

Although wind energy plants are less threatening to the environment compared to other kinds of plants, they still contribute to a particular level of pollution. The noise produced by the rotor blades can create classy aesthetic visible impacts and there are times when birds get killed when they are flying into the rotor blades.

Wind farms would take up a large amount of space in order to be setup, and in smaller areas such idea isn't favorable. This form of alternative power needs an external power source or an additional rotor so it can start to work. Such disadvantages of wind energy or wind generator plans could affect its usage significantly.

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วันอังคารที่ 6 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2553

The effectiveness of different policy regimes for promoting wind power: Experiences from the states [An article from: Energy Policy]

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Governments at the state (and to a lesser extent, local) level in the United States have adopted an array of policies to promote wind and other types of ''green'' energy, including solar, geothermal, low-impact hydropower, and certain forms of biomass. However, because of different regulatory environments, energy resource endowments, political interests, and other factors, there is considerable variation among the states in their green power policies. This paper analyzes the contribution to wind power development of several state-level policies (renewable portfolio standards (RPS), fuel generation disclosure rules, mandatory green power options, and public benefits funds), along with retail choice (RET) facilitated by electricity restructuring. The empirical results support existing anecdotal and case studies in finding a positive relationship between RPS and wind power development. We also found that requiring electricity suppliers to provide green power options to customers is positively related to development of wind energy, while there is a negative relationship between wind energy development and RET (i.e., allowing retail customers to choose their electricity source).


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วันเสาร์ที่ 3 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2553

Wind Powered Energy - Is Building a Homemade Windmill Worth It?

It was merely a vision to able to create a wind powered energy source that would take only a few hundreds of dollars to build. But with today's technology and the discovery of alternative resources and materials to gain wind power energy, it is now a reality that everyone can take advantage of. The popularity of residential wind turbines can really benefit a lot of homemakers. Today, it is now possible to take advantage of wind powered energy whoever you may be.

So what makes the wind energy turbines affordable today than yesterday? Today, you can get the materials to produce wind powered energy at minimal cost. The basic things that you need, such as DC motors, are now made less expensive. How you build a wind powered energy turbine hasn't changed. It is only the materials that you use that got a little modified. You can actually used recycled parts and employ unique technique and methods that can allow you to build your wind turbine much cheaper.

Back in the days, you need to weld your own windmill. Today, you can even get one for free. But of course, you need to be resourceful. The right designs can also make your wind powered energy turbine cheaper and more economical. Designing and employing the right plans can effectively help you build a wind turbine in a much affordable cost.

The right key in building a good wind turbine that is both effective and cheap is to get the right information resource. You can get these from online articles and e-books. You can also find appropriate books in your local library. Creating a well detailed plan is one of your first steps in creating a wind turbine. With enough time and dedication, you can take advantage of wind powered energy and build your own wind turbine in a matter of time.

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