fantastic wind turbine locations

WIND TURBINELOCATIONS!

Ever started a business…

Ever started a business……that sucked?

Don’t blame yourself.

No, wait.

DO blame yourself.

DO blame yourself.Your location probably sucked.

If you’re planning to set up a wind turbine,

Choose a good

LOCATION.

THROUGHOUT HISTORY

Wind energy gained popularity in terms of renewable energy.

THROUGHOUT HISTORY

It has greatly contributed to the economy and livelihood of

the people.

THROUGHOUT HISTORY

In fact, majority find it as an interesting feature for any

landscape.

However, finding the best site for wind turbines is a crucial

task for many.

THROUGHOUT HISTORY

WIND SPEED

WIND SPEED

Since a wind turbine is highly dependent onwind (duh), choose anarea that is open to air.

WIND SPEED

Since a wind turbine is highly dependent onwind (duh), choose anarea that is open to air.

Ideally, wind speedsshould be at least 11to 13 miles per hour.

ELEVATION

ELEVATION

An area that is locatedon higher ground can

produce the best results.

ELEVATION

An area that is locatedon higher ground can

produce the best results.

This is because wind speeds are faster

on higher elevation.

SECURITY

SECURITY

Choose a private place where it is not exposedto the public.

SECURITY

This is to ensure that no one get hurts in casean accident happens.

Choose a private place where it is not exposedto the public.

WILDLIFE

WILDLIFE

Choose a location thatis far away from wildlife.

WILDLIFE

Choose a location thatis far away from wildlife.

The presence of a wind turbine can have an

impact on wildlife andcan even kill birds.

AVIATION

Avoid a place whereaerial activities are commonly sited.

AVIATION

Avoid a place whereaerial activities are commonly sited.

It can disrupt or damage thewind turbines.

AVIATION

THE 3 MOST COMMON WIND TURBINE LOCATIONS IN THE WORLD ARE:

MOUNTAINS/HILLS

THE 3 MOST COMMON WIND TURBINE LOCATIONS IN THE WORLD ARE:

MOUNTAINS/HILLS

DESERTS/PLAINS

THE 3 MOST COMMON WIND TURBINE LOCATIONS IN THE WORLD ARE:

MOUNTAINS/HILLS

DESERTS/PLAINS

OFFSHORE

THE 3 MOST COMMON WIND TURBINE LOCATIONS IN THE WORLD ARE:

MOUNTAINS/HILLS

MOUNTAINS/HILLS

HIGHER ELEVATION = FASTER WIND SPEEDS

MOUNTAINS/HILLS

FASTER WIND SPEEDS = MORE ENERGY

MOUNTAINS/HILLS

(exactly why mountains/hills are good wind turbine locations)

FASTER WIND SPEEDS = MORE ENERGY

DESERTS/PLAINS

DESERTS/PLAINS

Deserts and plains are two of the best places for gathering renewable energy.

DESERTS/PLAINS

Not only are wind speeds very fast,sunlight is also very abundant.

DESERTS/PLAINS

This makes both wind energy and solar energy viable energy sources that can

serve as back-ups of each other.

DESERTS/PLAINS

There are also less obstructions that can hinder the wind, ensuring maximal wind speeds.

OFFSHORE

OFFSHORE

The sea is the best place for setting up wind turbines.

OFFSHORE

WHY?

OFFSHORE

First of all, wind speeds along the sea are extremely fast thanks to little or no obstructions to the wind.

OFFSHORE

Second, it’s far away from land, making sure that no people or wildlife will be affected.

OFFSHORE

The only disadvantage with setting up offshore wind farms is that they cost a lot more to develop

than onshore wind farms.

Here are some examples of great places with wind turbines:

Pennsylvania

The Casselman Wind Power Project is a wind farm that

began commercial operation in 2007, located at Somerset County, Pennsylvania with

23 GE 1.5 MW Wind Turbines.

Denmark

A highly efficient country, 20% of it is taking advantage on

wind energy as their source of electricity.

India

Presently, India generates 5% of its energy from wind power and

this goes up every year.

It is foreseen that India could go beyond other developing

countries in terms of using the alternative energy sources.

Philippines

These wind turbines are the first of its kind in the country, built along the shores of Bangui, Ilocos Norte .

Its geographical feature where sea and land perfectly meet create very

fast and strong winds.

Germany

A total of 21,164 wind turbines with a capacity of 25,777

megawatts were installed in the country all in all by the year end

of 2009.

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www.bionomicfuel.com/top-10-countries-where-wind-turbines-are-used-most-efficiently/

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