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Rural Communities Harvest Wind and Tourists

March 21st, 2013

Many rural communities are now switching to wind energy both for the savings and for the increase in tourism. Rural communities are the perfect testing points for wind farms because there’s a lot of land and not a lot of electricity is really needed. This is also why many nations that have wide open farmland have led the way in adopting this type of green energy production.

Wind energy is one of the best and cleanest types of alternative energy. It’s usually used (more…)

Visiting Wind Farms as an Ecotourist

March 19th, 2013

In 2011, the Hy-line Ferry wasted no time in announcing that it would eventually offer tours of the Nantucket Sound wind farm to be constructed by Cape Wind. Construction is expected to be based out of New Bedford, MA.

One of the criticisms of the project is that it would hurt tourism. The ferry service expects to offset that to a degree by making the huge wind turbines an actual source of new tourism. Hy-line enthusiastically suggests that it will turn the Nantucket Sound wind farm into a world-class (more…)

Can I Put Up a Wind Turbine at My House?

March 17th, 2013

Homeowners looking for ways to lower their power bills, limit exposure to utility price increases and reduce pollution might consider installing a wind energy system. Such a decision can be complicated, but under ideal circumstances a wind turbine provides your home with clean, cost-efficient and reliable power. Depending on your particular situation, both grid-connected and standalone units are available.

Grid-connected turbines are suggested if a connection to the power grid is convenient and not overly expensive, and electricity in your area exceeds 10 cents per kilowatt-hour; (more…)

Wind Speed is Critical for Wind Energy Success

March 16th, 2013

Out of all of the renewable energy sources available, wind power is probably the most debated. Since the wind doesn’t blow all the time, it’s a very unreliable energy source. Also, wind doesn’t always blow with the same strength. A strong gust of wind will allow a wind turbine to generate more energy than a small gust of wind. Many people believe wind energy is going to be a very successful energy source.

However, for wind energy to (more…)

Is Wind Energy Cheaper Than Natural Gas or Coal?

March 13th, 2013

Wind energy is a renewable energy source, and it’s being used all over the planet. Wind energy can be used for everything that electricity can be used for. Many people prefer wind energy because it’s considered a clean power source. Out of all of the existing renewable energy sources, wind energy is one of the best. Australia is one of many locations producing a lot of wind energy.

In Australia and several other locations, wind energy has actually become cheaper to produce than coal or natural gas. As time (more…)

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