Wind Power

The wind is one of the most powerful and efficient sustainable, clean and renewable energy sources. It has a large history and is one of the oldest energy sources. The wind is an abundant and inexhaustible renewable source that will never run out and provides electricity without burning any fuel or polluting the air.

Wind power is the energy gained from the wind, which can reach 3-5 meters per second. Along with solar, wind is one the cheapest forms of new-generation electricity. It does not pollute the environment, is inexhaustible, and reduces the use of fossil fuels. This helps to reduce the amount of greenhouse gasses, which have a harmful impact on the environment and finally cause global warming. The wind of strong speed flows in many parts of the world. Wind power is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy technologies worldwide with tremendous potential, which cost rises year by year.

Wind power is converted from the energy produced by the wind turbine blades, which move driven by the wind. The motion of blades turns a rotor, which spins a generator, creates kinetic energy, and converts it into mechanical power. Then the generator converts mechanical power into electricity, powering homes and businesses. The size of the turbine and the length of its blades affect the amount of power that can be gathered from the wind. At the same time, the energy needs determine the size of the used turbine.

Wind farms include many wind turbines, each of which is connected to the electric power transmission network and contributes to a whole flow of electrical power. Each wind turbine has a sensor that detects the direction of the strongest wind to turn the blades in that direction. Wind turbines operate in different settings. When the wind is too strong, turbines automatically slow the rotors.

The construction of wind farms is cheaper than other kinds of energy manufacturing plants. In addition, they are built faster than any other type of power station and last 20–25 years.

Different kinds of turbines are used for different purposes:

• Residential small turbines are installed on short towers.
• Small commercial-scale turbines produce sufficient power for small businesses.
• Commercial onsite energy wind turbines produce commercial amounts of power for larger facilities and municipal public loads.
• Large commercial or industrial wind turbines suit well for large onsite industrial loads and small wind farms.
• Utility-scale wind turbines are usually installed in large groups producing cost-competitive electricity for sale. Land-based utility-scale wind turbines are one of the lowest-priced energy sources.

Example 1. Wind Power

Wind energy is available almost everywhere on our planet and its potential is enormous. Driven by the need to reduce pollution environment and climate change, renewable energy generation grows from year to year. Wind power is an important energy source. Wind turbines first emerged more than a century ago with the invention of the electric generator. Since that time wind-turbine capacity has increased significantly. Currently, wind supplies over 6% of the world's electricity and 16% of Europe’s electricity generation.

Producing and use of wind energy contributes to sustainable development. It is safe, inexhaustible, non-pollutant, cost-effective, reduces the use of fossil fuels and energy imports, and in addition is competitive and provides wealth and employment.

Wind power is variable renewable energy and depends on the weather, wind intensity, and landscape. Hills, forests, valleys, and buildings have value and can reduce power. Finding the right location where the wind strength is predictable and high is a key task. Flat and high locations suit the best for wind turbines. However, weather forecasting helps to predict and balance the variations in energy production, power-management techniques help to match supply and demand. The efficiency of a wind turbine is around 30-45%, increasing to 50% during peak wind times.

Example 2. Wind Turbine Design

Wind energy offers a lot of advantages and due to them, it is one of the fastest-growing energy sources in the world. The use of wind energy in combination with solar and battery technologies plays a great role in the decarbonization of our planet and shows the reality of fossil-free living. Wind power is used both onsite and for export. The cost competitiveness of wind power increases due to the newest technologies, developments, and manufacturing improvements in this area. It is a resource that enables economic growth and offers many jobs. Producing the noise, turbines can impact local wildlife. However, advanced technologies, the proper location of wind plants, and ongoing environmental research help to reduce the impact of wind turbines on wildlife. Currently, in addition to wind turbines on the ground, there are also constructed floating wind farms, not fixed to the seabed.

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM charting and vector drawing software offers the Green Energy solution with Wind Power library of thematic vector design elements. It is ideal for designing diagrams and infographics about wind power, its advantages and abilities. It is useful to illustrate wind turbine energy distribution and wind turbine design in minutes.

Example 3. Wind Power Library Design Elements

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