Wind energy’s little-known facts

It is no secret that the world requires renewable and sustainable energy sources. Alternatives to fossil fuels are needed since they damage the environment, are environmentally destructive, and are rapidly depleting. Of all the technologies being developed – solar, hydro, and geothermal – harnessing the strength of the wind to provide the energy we require has the most potential.

Wind energy, which is generated by wind turbines and wind farms, has already contributed significantly to our energy demands. Our forefathers’ windmills have been converted into electricity behemoths that help to power the grids of countries all over the world thanks to contemporary technology.

Here are a few more interesting facts about wind energy that may surprise you.

Hawaii is home to the world’s largest wind turbine.

Its 20 floors tall with blades that stretch the length of a football field!

Wind energy is distinctive as it does not require any water.

Wind energy saves millions of gallons of water because wind turbines generate electricity with almost no water.

A small wind turbine may easily power a small business or a home.

Many wind farms generate rental income for the rural villages in which they are located, which is a valuable revenue stream.

Wind turbines can be utilized to charge batteries or provide backup power.

Small turbines can be connected to the electric grid via your power supplier or they can operate independently (off-grid). They can be erected on a home’s roof if the wind resource is enough. These are typically 1kW to 2kW in size.

Wind energy is the most rapidly expanding source of electricity on the planet.

Wind energy generation is a rapidly expanding industry, with more employment being generated to support it. By 2050, it is expected that 600,000 employments would have been created in design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and support. In the United States, more than 100,000 individuals work in the wind energy industry. Wind energy investment totaled $25 billion in 2012. Modern turbines generate more than 15 times the amount of electricity produced in 1990. Wind power is a $10 billion a year industry in the United States!