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Renewable Solar Energy

Renewable Solar Energy

The management of companies is familiar with the power of financial motivation if you want to strengthen a specific behavior. They sanction other types of action. Financial pressures are also an important motivator for home owners. Turning your house into a solar power home using renewable solar energy is becoming a more widespread alternative. However, alternative solar energy is not the only type of renewable energy. The tides, for example, are being used to produce energy.

 

Having said that, the solar power home is currently the most widely used alternative energy model. Such buildings convert renewable solar energy by using photovoltaic cells and solar thermal collectors.

 

The principle of solar thermal collectors is rather simple. Alternative solar energy is being collected. The liquid that runs inside the collectors is warmed up. Subsequently, the heated water is channeled into tanks where it is stored temporarily. A lot of types of collectors have been developed using different materials. You have the choice between unglazed panels and flat plate water collectors. That depends on the requirements for your solar power home system

 

Unglazed panels lack sufficient insulation. That means that only a small amount of solar power can actually be harnessed. In many homes they are being used as a means to heat up the swimming pool. The objective is to make the water inside the pool slightly warmer. Flat plate water collectors loose less energy. That is why more renewable solar energy can be retained. The better insulation of flat plate water collectors is achieved with panels that use either single or double glazing. Therefore, these collectors are able to heat up water to higher temperatures.

 

Flat plate air collectors and evacuated tube collectors are examples of other less commonly used solar thermal collectors. They are not investigated here. You can easily find another publication that covers them in detail. They give advice and provide instructions.

 

Photovoltaic cells are another technology that is often used to harness alternative solar energy in a solar power home. These cells have been used for many years on smaller devices such as calculators. The units contain a semiconductor to turn sunlight into electricity. This technology is developing very rapidly and the market is growing quickly. The electrical output of these cells is enough to power your radio or your toaster. A building can be heated using this technology. Photovoltaic technology has shown a high level of proficiency. We could already today significantly reduce our fossil fuel consumption if we consumed energy generated from solar and wind power.

 

The next challenge that any solar power home has to overcome is the storage of energy. How can we benefit from renewable solar energy when we don't have access to direct sunlight. The question is how we can store alternative solar energy. Once energy can be stored it is accessible 24 hours a day. Until we are able to store solar energy we are not able to live without fossil fuels. This is a necessary step if we want to provide a cleaner future.

 

Today, an array of technology is already available. This makes it possible to change nearly any standard building into a solar power home. The technology to harness alternative solar energy is build from everyday materials. Putting these technologies together is an easy and straight forward process. If you are planning a new house renewable solar energy technology could be easily integrated. This not only produces fresher and cleaner air. It will also increase the value of your home and save you money on your electricity bill

Alternative Renewable Energy

Alternative Renewable Energy

The population of this planet is on the rise speedily. More and more economies are being developed. The use for electricity is greatly influenced by both of these factors. Today, this electricity need is still being met with non-renewable energy sources. Burning non-renewable sources of energy , however, is harmful to our planet and most importantly our well-being. That is why the search is on for alternative renewable energy sources. Our fossil fuel consumption comes with undesirable side effects, namely global warming, acid rain and smog.

For a long time nuclear power was believed to be the answer to our energy dilemma. Nuclear Power, however, also has some inherent drawbacks linked to it.

At this moment in time, renewable alternative energy forms are being considered as the greenest alternative to nuclear power and fossil fuels. Given all potential types of renewable energy power the three that are the furthest researched ones are solar, wind power and marine energy.


Using solar power means to use the power that is contained within the sun light. Wind energy technology uses wind turbines to generate electrical power. Marine technology uses the waves and tides to make electricity. These days consuming fossil fuels is still a major part of our power generation process even though there are many alternative renewable energy alternatives that are already available.

The aim of this article is to investigate these reasons in terms of renewable alternative energy.

One of the major characteristics of any renewable energy power source is that it refills itself again and again. Compared to fossil fuels we we can't run out of the energy from the sun, wind or waves on the earth - at least not for a very long time to come.
A second advantageous aspect of alternative renewable energy is the fact that its' generation does not create any negative green house gases that pollute our atmosphere. For this reason renewable alternative energy is often called a clean and green energy source.

It is certainly advantageous for us as a society to use directly available forms of energy. Avoiding forms of energy that endanger our health and our environment, such as fossil fuels and nuclear power will also benefit us.

Great amounts of power are being released by the sun continuously. It is a sensible thing to do for our society to use this renewable energy power and convert it into energy that we can consume. People are so motivated to use solar energy in their homes first of all because it is an power source that is freely available in such immense amounts. Solar power has has been used in housing for many centuries, in the form of windows as a natural light source and to contribute to warming the houses.
In the recent past more people have commenced to use solar power to also make hot water for their household, too. Solar technologies such as solar hot water systems and solar heaters for swimming pools have become increasingly popular.

When using wind turbines to produce electricity no green house gases are released into the environment. Our nation can harness enough power from wind power to satisfy all our energy needs. Unfortunately, the speed with which wind energy developed as an renewable energy power over the last few decades has been relatively slow. The process of pumping water and grinding grain using windmills has been around for centuries. In a sense, wind energy is a a spin off of solar energy. While the earth is spinning different sections of the atmosphere are being warmed up while other sections cool down again once the sun has moved away. These differences in temperature also cause differences in atmospheric pressure. These differences in the pressure of different parts of the atmosphere lead to the development of wind. Presently, wind industry is advancing rapidly as a new alternative renewable energy type. The most frequently implemented wind technology, that is quite elementary but powerful are wind turbines. Rotor blades are being attached to an power generator. The blowing wind first turns the blades and thereby indirectly the generator. Power is then being generated by the generator. Several wind farms have already been created in many different countries to take advantage of this renewable alternative energy source. While many of these wind farms can be found on dry land supplementary research is being conducted to promote the evolution of offshore wind farms. Offshore farms could take advantage of the more frequent and stronger winds that blow on the open sea. Very promising wind farms have been erected along the shorelines of some nations over the last few years With a further advancement of wind power technology wind power could soon develop into one of our major energy sources. Nonetheless, to really satisfy all of our current and future energy needs solely with alternative renewable energy we need more improved technologies.

Residential Solar Power

Residential Solar Power

Before we start talking about how to build solar panel I would like to point out the following fact. All energy has to come from somewhere and for us here on earth that somewhere is the sun. Plants cannot grow without sunlight and liquid water would disappear without the warmth from the sun. To put it in different terms, we rely on solar energy in every aspect of our lives.. So, why don't we make more usage of this free solar energy in our daily lives, for example, as residential solar power?

 

Most of the appliances that we use in our homes on a daily basis are powered with electricity that is generated by burning fossil fuels. In the past we have learned first hand that consuming fossil fuels comes with the price of damaged health and a damaged planet. what makes us so reluctant to change from fossil fuels to residential solar power?

 

One of the main reasons is the fact, that residential solar power technology, i.e. Most home owners cannot afford to buy the devices necessary to benefit from solar energy. The cost of buying a pre-made solar system are very high - actually too high for many home owners.. Furthermore, most people don't know how to make solar panel themselves. Residential solar power can be used in more ways than one to save on your electric charges.

 

In my daily live I am always teaching people how to make solar panel in a simple and cost-effective way so that everybody can start benefiting from solar energy without spending a fortune. A better understanding of the basic concepts first will save you time and effort when you actually build your solar panel later. In this edition our focus is on photovoltaic technology its' implications for how to build solar panel. Understanding and mastering the process and technique involved with building solar cells will help you when you start making solar cells for your home.

 

There are different ways in which solar energy can be harnessed in a household. The two main types of solar technology are: photovoltaic cells and solar thermal collectors.

 

Many people who want to learn how to build solar panel are not aware of the difference between these two types of solar technology. In this paper on how to make solar panel we are actually looking a a specific type of solar cells, namely photovoltaic cells.

 

Let's start with the materials that you need to make your own solar panel. It is advisable to ensure you have the following items available before starting: about half a square foot of copper sheet, sheet metal shears, some sand paper or an electric drill with a wire brush, a pair of safety glasses, a stove (over 1000 watts), table salt (2 teaspoons) and tap water.

 

Please note, that in this how to build solar panel tutorial we will focus on building a photovoltaic cell that works well enough to demonstrate the principle behind it.

 

To start with, cut the copper sheet into 2 segments ample enough to fit on top of the cooker plate. Thereafter cleanse your hands and later clean one copper piece to take away any any lubricate and smear. When you have done that utilize the sandpaper or wire brush to additionally take off any traces of corrosion and any small bits of of sulphide. To start the oxidation process the cleansed and dried copper piece has to be put on the electric stove (hottest setting) and lay there until the  dark oxide material becomes visible. This will take a while and the cooker could be red hot by now. Because the black coating must grow very rich when the copper has altered its' color to black you have to keep on heating it for an additional 30 minutes. After this in order to let the copper cool off at a slow pace keep it on the oven after you have exstinguished it. Please don't forget that it is crucial for the copper to cool down bit by bit since otherwise the black oxide will keep glued to the copper.

 

Like any metal copper will shrink when it cools down – but at a different speed than oxide. As a result the black oxide will start to flake off the copper. When this happens you will see that the black pieces of oxide actually jump through the air a few inches! After approximately 20 minutes the copper should have cooled down and most of the oxide will have jumped off. In order to clean the copper more thoroughly I recommend you use your hands and some running water. Don't scrub the copper too much to avoid substantial damage. Remove as many black spots as you can but only wash the copper very gently..

You have now finished the initial step of our how to build solar panel article and produced a copper plate with coating of cuprous oxide. You are nearly done with the technique of how to make solar panel.

 

After you have finished cleaning the cuprous oxide coated copper plate take the empty plastic bottle and cut off the top so that you are left with a cylindrically shaped container. Place the treated piece of copper inside the container and then place the untreated one inside as well making sure that both pieces don't touch each other. Now, mix some hot tab water with the table salt (approx 2 tablespoons) until the salt is dissolved. Next put the salty water inside the container and fill it up so that only an inch of copper is still outside the liquid.

 

And there you have it: you have successfully completed the process of how to make solar panel and produced your very first own solar photovoltaic cell.

 

You can now move the cell into sunlight and electricity will automatically be generated.

 

Now that you have a working prototype you better understand the technology involved with photovoltaic cells and solar panels. You now understand the basics of how to build solar panel. Most people now visit SolarPanelWindTurbine(dot)com for the most practical instructions on how to build solar panel to actually save money on your electric bill.Extremely easy to understand instructions on how to put together your own solar panel and start enjoying saving money on your electric bills.

Solar Power Home

Solar Power Home

There is a strong link between the likelihood that an action is taken and the financial output of that action. Other types might be sanctioned with monetary devices. Monetary difficulties are also a strong motivational force that shapes the behavior of home owners. An increasing number of home owners is using renewable solar energy to power their solar power home. However, alternative solar energy is not the only type of renewable energy. Other types, such as geothermal, wind or water power also recharge themselves.

 

Having said that, the solar power home is currently the most widely used alternative energy model. These homes harness renewable solar energy via solar thermal collectors and photovoltaic technology.

 

The principle of solar thermal collectors is rather simple. To obtain alternative solar energy the collectors must first absorb the sunlight. The energy is used to raise the temperature of the water inside the coils of the collector. Afterwards, it remains in storage containers until it is consumed. Based on the same principle a number of different technologies have evolved. You have the choice between unglazed panels and flat plate water collectors. That depends on the requirements for your solar power home system

 

Unglazed panels lack sufficient insulation. Subsequently their efficiency rate is rather low. However, they are efficient enough to heat up the swimming pool water. The goal here is to only heat up the water by a few degrees. Flat plate water collectors have a better insulation. They use renewable solar energy with higher efficiency. This is due to the single or double-glazing they are using. Flat plate water collectors can achieve higher temperatures.

 

Flat plate air collectors and evacuated tube collectors are examples of other less commonly used solar thermal collectors. They are not investigated here. Many books and magazines are available on this topic. They are an excellent starting point.

 

Photovoltaic cells are another technology that is often used to harness alternative solar energy in a solar power home. This is not a new technology. In fact, your calculator is most likely using it to work. These containers harness the light from the sun to generate electricity. The demand for these cells is exploding and better cells are being developed. The power generated by photovoltaic technology is strong enough to run the coffee machine or the toaster. It can be used to heat a building, wether it is a home or an office. Photovoltaic technology is very efficient in generating electricity. If realized in conjunction with the usage of other forms of alternative power a dramatic decrease in fossil fuel consumption is possible.

 

The next challenge that any solar power home has to overcome is the storage of energy. The sunlight, i.e. renewable solar energy is not visible 24 hours a day. The problem therefore is how to store alternative solar energy. With stored energy we can satisfy our electricity demands whenever we need to. As long as we cannot store solar power we cannot stop using fossil fuels. No fossil fuel based energy means no green house gas emissions.

 

Today, an array of technology is already available. Simply by installing this technology could most homes swiftly be converted into a solar power home. Many of the alternative solar energy technologies can be build using commonly available materials. People can even build their own solar panels or collectors themselves. Instead, you could build or buy a new home that takes full advantage of renewable solar energy. This would be an important step to a cleaner environment. It will also increase the value of your home and save you money on your electricity bill.

Green Renewable Energy

Green Renewable Energy

Producing electricity by burning fossil fuels has many negative side effects. Massive amounts of harmful gasses are being released into the atmosphere. An incredible amount of solid waste material develops. These byproducts are the actual reason for our tremendous health and environmental problems. Because of this damage more and more people have turned to  green renewable energy. Today, more and more people are willing to recycle their waste. Less plastic bags are being consumed and people look for renewable electricity.

 

Fossil fuel resources are limited by nature. Renewable electricity is the sole sustainable answer that we have found so far for our energy challenge. Solar and wind power as well as marine and geothermal energy are seen as such renewable green energy sources. They are called green because they lack negative environmental or health side effects. Because they cannot deplete they are called green renewable energy sources.

 

Renewable green energy technologies based on solar and wind energy are currently the most developed. This follows from the fact that basically sun and wind energy can be harnessed in any country. Before marine or geothermal energy can become a mainstream source of renewable electricity much more research is required. Eventually we have no other option but to move to green renewable energy. The consumption of energy based on fossil fuels has to be drastically reduced, preferably to zero.

 

Solar energy is definitely the most popular type of renewable green energy. Calculators that use daylight are a familiar occurrence to all of us. They are using photovoltaic cells. These cells act as switches where the energy from the sun is turned into electrical energy. Presently, even heating up water at home is often done with solar technology. The name of this gadget is thermal collector. Horace de Saussine had this technology patented before anybody else. You can see this technology everywhere, especially in California. This allows the owners of these homes to take advantage of this source of renewable green energy.

 

The usage of green renewable energy systems is already evident in many countries worldwide. In countries such as Japan and Israel households use solar collectors for their hot water needs. The number of homeowners who use solar collectors in the United States is still growing. Many analysts believe that solar power will dominate the energy market in years to come.

 

Wind energy is the second most popular form of green renewable energy. An increasing number of nations is producing renewable electricity using wind energy. Countries with vast wind resources are in the best position to benefit from wind energy to produce their renewable green energy. Energy generated using wind is also called green as the generation process does not produce any harmful gases. The current growth rate of renewable electricity derived from wind energy is phenomenal. The United States are leader of the industry just in front of Europe.

Renewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Why is renewable energy technology in every newspaper and magazine? Why is everybody searching for sources of renewable energy? Change is the name of the game. This change has to occur whether we like it or not. I am thinking of the way in which we consume energy. We cannot effort to rely on fossil fuel based energy that causes severe damage to our health and the world we are living in. We are in desperate need of renewable energy sources.

 

Numerous governments backed nuclear technology. This sector has attracted and still is attracting huge financial resources. However, we have seen by now that compared to fossil fuels nuclear power generates at least as many problems. We need to keep exploring other sources of renewable energy.

 

Renewable energy technology has come a long way in the last few years. We now can see various forms of clean and green energy. Solar energy is today the most developed but water, wind and geothermal energy are also catching up. Each of these renewable energy sources has their own advantages and challenges. However, one country alone cannot provide the solution to our energy crisis. Finding viable sources of renewable energy is an international problem that needs an international solution.

 

In the US the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a faculty of the US Department of Energy (DOE) is conducting research and development in a number of different areas all related to renewable energy technology.

 

Investing in renewable energy sources has certainly become more fashionable in the recent past. The demand is growing quickly. It is perceived as one of the biggest investment opportunities. Because of this perception investments from Sir Richard Branson, GE and Wal-Mart have already started flowing in.

 

But for things to really change we all need to cooperate. The more ways we find to use these sources of renewable energy the sooner we can lower our fossil fuel consumption. There is already an abundance of renewable energy technology available. Why not upgrade your outdoor lighting system to one that uses solar energy. It is quite simple to implement a solar hot water system. Using renewable energy sources can be fun and certainly will make a difference.

 

We need to understand that this is our only option. Our fossil fuel resources are already running very low. Furthermore, we can no longer ignore the damage we have caused to our health and this planet.

Our economy and our society both depend on massive amounts of energy. But the energy cannot come at the expense of our healthy and safe living environment. Renewable energy sources provide clean energy that is not harmful to our environment.

 

We need to develop renewable energy technology if we want to take advantage of these sources of renewable energy. Let's cooperate! After all there is strength in numbers.

Alternative Wind Energy

Alternative Wind Energy

In the near future we all might be using alternative wind energy on a daily basis.

 

Oil prices seem set to rise for a long time to come. We are set to soon run out of fossil fuels. It is also clear to us now that burning fossil fuels releases too many harmful gases into the atmosphere. While scientists originally thought that climate change would occur over the next 100 to 150 years it is already showing effects today. Coal production and consumption causes just as many problems as oil does. We need to develop clean ways to generate our electricity, e.g. using renewable wind energy.

 

The energy crisis is a problem that effects the whole planet. That is why the whole planet needs to be part of the solution. Not all countries consume an equal amount of fossil fuels per annum. Countries that already use green energy sources to a larger extend might already have reduced their green house gas emissions. Countries with a large industrial sector, such as India and China, for example, need to pay special attention to their pollution contribution.

 

Pollution needs to stop. We need a coordinated global effort to start using alternative energy sources and technology. Our experience so far suggests that renewable wind energy as well as solar power could be 2 viable alternatives. By harnessing the power of the wind or the sun we can produce electricity without releasing green house gases into the atmosphere.

 

Some forms of energy such as water energy from wave movements requires a coast line. Renewable wind energy, for example, can only be produced in locations where enough wind occurs. Some countries, like Germany and Japan, have spent a few years researching alternative wind energy and are already using it to generate electricity. Countries that have some coastline are probably more likely to be able to generate wind energy economically.

 

To build wind turbine farms you have to go where you can find wind. Most wind can be found out on the open sea. More wind means more energy. The drawback is, that building on the open sea can be a big challenge. The extra costs caused by the additional foundation work to fix each turbine to the bottom of the sea would make such a project much more expensive. Once the turbines are amortized, however, energy is being produced very economically.

 

The technology to harness wind power is always  improving. This will eventually lead to lower production costs and a heightened attractiveness of alternative wind energy. Sven Sigaard, president and CEO of Vestas Wind Systems (Denmark) believes that once it is possible to build wind turbine farms close enough to the shore line and with technology that is efficient enough the kilowatt/hour price can compete with other forms of energy.

 

Coming from a country where windmills were used since around 1790 to generate 25% of all the energy needed by the Danish Industry Mr. Sigaard's statement certainly deserves our attention.

A Look At Solar Energy Advantages And Disadvantages Before You Learn How To Build Solar Panel

Solar Energy Advantages

Solar energy is the topic of this report. Our aim is to get a more complete picture by looking at solar energy advantages but also uncovering some of the disadvantages of solar energy. We recommend you inform yourself before you start learning how to build solar panel.

 

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The idea of using solar power has been around for centuries. But, during the last 11 decades the concept was just that: a concept. Fossil fuels were the main source of energy. Today, we have already consumed the largest part of the obtainable fossil fuel resources of this planet. This has sparked new interest in solar energy. Home owners want to learn how to build solar panel to help reduce their electricity bills.

 

For another great article on solar energy advantages check out Solar Energy and its Advantages.

 

When one compares energy based on fossil fuels and energy based on solar power the first of many solar energy advantages becomes clear immediately. Solar energy is a renewable energy source while fossil fuels are not. Solar energy is also directly available to us. We only need to collect it and then we can start using it straight away.

 

The following 2 solar energy advantages are interconnected. Solar energy is a clean source of electricity as its' consumption does not produce any green house gases. This is a very important advantage considering the massive damage our century long burning of fossil fuels has caused to our health and this planet as a whole. In a world with solar power and without fossil fuels many health problems would probably be minimized (at least) and health costs would start to come down.

 

Solar technology is constantly being further improved and developed. In 1982, for example, the average silicon cell had a conversion efficiency of 4%. This rate has been improved to 20% now.

 

Governments are trying to stimulate the uptake of solar technology by offering tax incentives. The 2005 Energy Policy Act certainly comes to mind in this context. Some countries even offer payments to households that feed self-produced energy into the grid.

 

In the next part we are going to talk about the disadvantages of solar energy.

 

Here, we will only consider the biggest disadvantages of solar energy. Currently, solar technology does not yet work at an efficient enough level to be a viable alternative to fossil fuels at a national level. Secondly, it is quite expensive to set up solar technology in the first place. If you cannot afford such payments you can always learn how to build solar panel and do it yourself. Thirdly, we have not yet found a way to efficiently store solar energy to make it available around the clock.

 

Fortunately, we can find solutions to all of these disadvantages of solar energy. As solar technology advances further over time solar energy advantages will become accessible to all of us and more people will seek to understand how to build solar panel on their own.

 

We are at the end of the article and I hope you enjoyed reading it. If you want to discover more secrets about the disadvantages of solar energy and tips and tricks how you too can benefit from solar power  take a look at Disadvantages of Solar Energy

Solar Energy Advantages

Solar Energy Advantages

Solar power is the main focus of this discussion. We are interested in all the major solar energy advantages but we will also pay close attention to any disadvantages of solar energy. If you want to find out how to build solar panel this information might be most valuable.

 

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The idea of using solar energy has been around for hundreds of years. But over the last 100 years the concept was put aside. Everybody was relying on fossil fuels to satisfy their energy needs. Today, fossil fuel resources are running very low and solar energy is back on the agenda. Many people who want to save money on their always rising power bill start to learn how to build solar panel.

 

For another awesome article on solar energy advantages take a look at Solar Energy Advantages.

 

When comparing to fossil fuels solar energy advantages are very apparent. It took millions of years to create our fossil fuel reserves while solar energy is being replenished every day. Solar energy is also available freely and in abundance. Solar energy is all around us. We don't need to look for it. It is already here.

 

Now, we will look at a couple of solar energy advantages that are the consequence of the same fact. While during the consumption of fossil fuels harmful gases such as Sulphur Dioxide develop this is not the case with solar energy. Therefore, solar energy is being seen as a clean source of energy. It cannot be emphasized enough how important this is. Just consider the damage that those gases have caused to our health and this world. Furthermore, using solar energy instead of fossil fuels could also lead to a decrease in health costs due to less sulphur dioxide being released into the air.

 

Due to research and development solar technology is constantly being improved. Between 1982 and today the conversion efficiency of silicon cells, for example, has been improved from 4% to 20%.

 

Governments are trying to stimulate the uptake of solar technology by offering tax incentives. Just think of the 2005 Energy Policy Act. There are countries that go even further and allow people to feed home-made energy into the grid. Against payment, of course.

 

Now that we looked at the benefits let's look at the disadvantages of solar energy.

 

There are basically 3 main disadvantages of solar energy to consider. Efficiency of solar technology needs to increase further before it can be a substitute for fossil fuel based energy. In addition, setting up solar technology requires a considerable upfront investment. Luckily, you can save on these expenses because it is very easy to learn how to build solar panel yourself. Solar energy cannot yet be made available 24 hours a day to fulfill all our energy needs.

 

Improved technology and higher demands will solves all of these disadvantages of solar energy. With time solar technology will improve and we will be able to fully enjoy all solar energy advantages and many more people will learn how to build solar panel for themselves.

 

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Wind Energy Disadvantages

Wind Energy Disadvantages

In the past using wind as a power source was known as one of many wind energy advantages. The idea of harnessing the power contained within wind gave rise to the first windmills. During the process of increased industrial growth, however, wind energy became less favorable. People started consuming fossil fuels instead. Today, we are set to run out of fossil fuels soon and people are drawn to the idea of using wind power again and how to build wind turbine machines. In front of this background it is important to understand what the specific wind energy advantages are. To be complete, this article also contains a list of wind energy disadvantages.

 

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The first of the many wind energy advantages is the fact that wind is a freely available resource that replenishes itself continuously. Secondly, wind is a more environmentally friendly source of energy compared to fossil fuels. No harmful gases are being produced when wind energy is harnessed or consumed. Therefore, health costs could be reduced. Environmental problems such as global warming are also not caused by wind energy.

 

Let's now consider some monetary wind energy advantages. It is very inexpensive to run and maintain wind technology (which is of importance for people who want to build wind turbine technology for  home). Thanks to governmental spending the industry has seen a rapid development. This also benefits our national economy. A growing industry means new jobs and business opportunities. By working in this industry, however, people also have the satisfaction of knowing that they contribute to a cleaner environment.

 

 

In the next section we will look at wind energy disadvantages that should be considered if you want to build wind turbine technology for your home.

 

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Any list of wind energy disadvantages should certainly include noise emission. This is especially relevant for large commercially used wind farms. Each turbine can produce noise levels that are often compared to airplane engines. But the noise is not the only problem. These wind farms can also be harmful to animals living in the area. Thirdly,large wind farms can only be build on a large enough area. However, these areas have to be located close to population centers. This combination is difficult to find. Finally, many people don't want to live near wind farms as they are considered to be ugly.

 

The disadvantages of wind energy that we have just discussed are more related to wind farms. The following apply to wind technology generally. Number one, wind does not blow constantly. It always changes strength and direction. The problem is that we need to be able to have access to electricity all the time regardless of how windy it is. To set up a new wind technology system can be quite cost intensive and involve lot's of paperwork. If you build wind turbine technology from scratch you can reduce these initial costs dramatically.

 

It is good to know, however, that sooner or later we will overcome these disadvantages of wind energy. As wind technology gets more efficient and cheaper, wind energy advantages will certainly outweigh the problems. Then, we might see a huge increase in its' implementation and even more people motivated to build wind turbine technology to power their homes.

 

I hope you enjoyed this article. To find out more extremely useful information about the many advantages of wind energy  take a look at Wind Energy – A look at Advantages