Wind+Power+Energy

Wind Power A windfarm in Denmark

Flows of air called //wind// are indirect forms of soloar energy that can be captured by wind turbines and then converted into electrical energy.

Europe has looked into wind energy the most and is the leader in producing wind generated power, producing three-fourths of the world's total.

Advantages of windpower:
 * Moderate-high energy yield
 * Low environmental cost
 * No CO2 emissions
 * Quick construction
 * Low maintanence required

Disadvatages of windpower:
 * Visual pollution
 * Noise levels can be disturbing
 * Can kill birds and interfere with flights of migratory birds
 * The materials (plastic components) used to make the wind farms are produced from oil