There Is Power in Wind

By Kevin Fry Kevin Fry
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Kevin J. Fry has been on the Internet and doing programming since 1995. He stared out in a small home town computer store, repairing, upgrading, ...

Everyday in our lives we use a precious resource. The moment we turn the T.V. on, our laptop or computer, we switch on light, we are consuming energy. Admit it; in every move we make, energy is always consumed. We are exposed in all forms of energy sources, renewable or non-renewable in nature. Natural gas, coal, solar and water are the usual power producing resources that we know. However, in the light of increasing cost of producing and delivering energy to all consumers, be it residential, commercial or industrial, one must try to consider finding an alternative source. That is where wind power comes in.

People may find it hard to believe how an invisible source can produce the power that we need. We don't see it but we can feel it blowing and caressing all things that it touches. And since it doesn't have a form or shape, we cannot touch and see it. Capturing wind seems impossible if we view it in that angle. In the early days, people were already using this ready energy source in propelling their ships and sailboats. The wind pushes the sails on the direction of the wind causing the ship or boat to move. In other instances, they use the force of blowing wind in pumping water from wells to their farms. A machine is installed to scoop water from the well and as the wind pushes the machine it spins to release the water to the irrigation system of the farm. Going more technical, we begin to understand how one simple wind turbine can bring great change. Here is how it works. The atmosphere is composed of millions and millions of air particles. They move freely in the atmosphere going to and from any direction depending on the pressure of the wind. When the sun heats up these air particles, they move up since hot air is lighter than cold air. And since it goes up, cold air moves in to fill the space left by the hot air. The movement of the cold air coming in is the wind. Wind movement pushes things on its path transferring its energy to any surface it touches. Wind movement can be captured using a wind turbine. The power of the wind moves the blade causing it to rotate and transfer its energy. That is how wind power is encapsulated. The rest is a series of activities in the generator turning the wind energy into consumable power for our use.

Exploring this possibility does not totally take us out of the commercial energy consumption list. It simply gives us the alternative to use a cheaper, cleaner, no emission of harmful greenhouse gas and efficient energy. This is to support our energy usage and help save our non-renewable resources from being totally depleted. There is indeed power in the wind. With the promotion energy-saving devices and campaigns, it is best to also do our part. The resource available is bigger than what is currently developed. Wind power has a steady and free supply. All we have to do is find the right technology to tap the energy it produces.

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Article Submitted On: March 02, 2011