wind energy wind is a form of solar energy. wind flow is harvested
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Wind Energy
• Wind is a form of solar energy.
• Wind flow is harvested.
Kinetic Energy
in the
harvest
convert
Used
Wind
Electricity
MechanicalPower
Wind Turbines
Griding Grain
Pumping Water Homes
Power
can be
for
to
BusinessesSchools
Generator
World Producers
Almost all of the most important countries that are wind energy producers are in Europe.1. Germany2. United Kingdom3. Sweden 4. Denmark5. France6. Other counties.
France
UK
Germany
Sweden
Denmark
Wind Energy in Mexico
Mexico has the perfect conditions to be a great wind energy producer, but there are not enough wind farms. The most important farms are in:
1. Tehuantepec, Oaxaca2. Baja California3. Yucatán4. Zacatecas5. Costa del Pacífico6. Golfo de México
Zacatecas
Costa del Pacífico
Tehuantepec, Oaxaca
Golfo de México
YucatánBaja
California
Advantages Disadvantages
1) Do not pollute 1) Unpredictable and not constant
2) Renewable 2) Heavy upfront investments
3) Space-efficient 3) Noise
4) Low operational costs 4) Threat to wildlife
5) Good domestic potential