Renewable Energy - Wind Power

20/11/2020 15 min Episodio 22

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Episode Synopsis

On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair. Not only is that a famous lyric to Hotel California, but it could be a way to get reliable, renewable, and sustainable energy. Let's take a quick look at wind power. What does it entail, how will climate change impact wind forecasts, and what are the benefits of wind power? Plus, let's see how much it actually produces and costs. Because let's be honest, it's all about the bottom line. Image from National Geographic.

Shift of global wind patters due to climate change

Winds across Germany    

Wind energy density across the US

Renewable energy comparisons

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