Wind Energy

Irinco, Dyno M. (BSEE-4)

Harnessing the Power of the Wind

 Wind Energy Overview: A sustainable and renewable source of power

 Definition: Wind energy involves capturing the kinetic energy from the wind and
converting it into electricity.
 Importance: Reducing carbon footprint, contributing to clean energy goals.
The Mechanics Behind Wind Power

Wind Turbine Components: Advantages:

 Blades: Capture the kinetic energy from the wind.  Low environmental impact.
 Rotor: Transfers the spinning motion to the  No greenhouse gas emissions during energy
generator. generation.
 Generator: Converts rotational energy into Wind turbines require:
electricity.
 Minimum Turning Speed: 12-14 km/h for turbine
Process: activation.
 Wind turns the blades, causing them to spin.  Full Capacity Generation: 50-60 km/h ensures
 Spinning blades transfer energy to the rotor. maximum electricity production.
 Safety Shutdown: Turbines stop beyond 90 km/h to
 The rotor’s motion generates electricity in the
prevent damage and ensure safety.
generator.
Pros and Cons of Wind Energy

Benefits: Challenges: Conclusion:

 Renewable Resource:  Intermittency: Wind is not  Wind energy remains a
Wind is an abundant and constant, leading to vital component of
inexhaustible source. variations in energy sustainable energy
 Carbon production. solutions.
Footprint
Reduction: Helps combat  Initial Costs: High upfront
climate change by investment for installing
producing clean energy. wind turbines.
 Low Operating Costs:
Once installed, wind
turbines have minimal
operational expenses.