Wind Energy Knowledge

Wind energy is converted sun energy.

The sun radiates energy onto the earth at an hourly rate of 174,423,000,000,000 kW hours. The earth is heated unevenly by the sun - the atmosphere heats up much more quickly in the equator regions than in the rest of the globe and dry land heats up (and cools down) more quickly than the oceans do.

Where does the wind come from

Where does the wind come from The differential heating of the earth drives a global atmospheric convection system: warm air is lighter than cold air and rises to altitudes of approx. 10 km (6 miles);…

History of Wind Energy

History of Wind Energy Harnessing the wind is one of the oldest methods of generating energy. Since ancient times man has used the help of windmills to grind the harvest and to pump water. With the a…

Future of Wind Energy

Future of Wind Energy International climate and environmental experts agree that the atmosphere of our planet is warming up and that we are running short of resources. Furthermore, all power stations…

Chronology of Wind Energy Pioneers

Chronology of Wind Energy Pioneers Charles F. Brush (1849-1929), one of the founders of the US electrical industry. Brush constructed a machine in the winter of 1887-88, now considered to be the firs…

How to calculate Wind Energy

How to Calculate Wind Energy Wind is made up of moving air molecules which have mass - though not much. Any moving object with mass carries Kinetic Energy in an amount which is expressed by the equat…