Introduction of Wind Energy
Introduction :
- Wind energy is an indirect form of solar energy since wind is introduced chiefly by the meven heating of the earth’s crust by the sun.
- The conversion of this wind energy into electrical power can reduce the power deficit to a large extent.
- In contrast to direct solar radiations, the non-conventional form of wind energy can be available continuously in selected wind locations.
- However, the extent of power generation can vary due to variable wind velocities during the days, place to place and season to season.
- Advantages of wind energy are that it is cheap, clean and non-polluting. Main disadvantages are that it is erratic, its availability at specific locations with high capital cost and causes sound pollution.