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Wind
Governor Sebelius’ 2015 Renewable Energy Challenge wants to have 1000 MW of renewable energy capacity installed in
Numerous studies commissioned by the Government Accounting Office indicate that if local residents become proactive in the early stages of development that two to three times the revenue and jobs remain in the community.
How do we plan to accomplish this?
AETF believes that we need to educate the public on pertinent topics, then create a coalition of citizens, and assist them with resources. Creating a united front will attract quality developers. For those who want wind generators for their own use or to assist in powering their community, research is being conducted to identify reliable turbines at reasonable costs. By marketing our community to manufacturers of wind turbine components, more jobs will be created and our economy stimulated.
Wind 101
A wind energy system – made up of wind turbines – transforms the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy that can be harnessed for practical use.
There are two basic designs of wind turbines: vertical axis (or “egg beater” style) and horizontal axis (propeller style) machines. Horizontal-axis turbines are most common today.
Turbine systems include:
- A rotor – or blades – which convert the wind’s energy into rotational energy
- A nacelle (enclosure) containing a drive train, a generator, and usually a gearbox
- A tower to support the rotor and drive train
- Electronic equipment such as controls, electric cables, ground support equipment, and interconnection equipment
Wind turbine towers are mostly tubular and made of steel; the blades are made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester or wood-epoxy.
WIND LINKS:
http://www.kansasenergy.org/wind.htm