Thursday, October 22, 2009

Why Wind Energy Outshines other Alternative Fuels

By Dale Green

When it comes to energy, the wind has the advantage for having the abundance of it. Similar to other energy, wind is renewable, but different from the fossil fuels, wind will continue to be present without the threat of disappearing.

The era of gas shortages and the volatile fossil fuel prices will not soon be forgotten but with wind power, we have the option of not repeating this crisis. There will always be competition in the marketplace but there won't be any more shaky economies driving the prices of heating fuel higher or dramatically changing in price as OPEC decides not to release extra barrels of oil. We have lived in fear for too long and it's time to take control.

Wind power is already being operated in many places. In fact, the competition continues to grow. Fuel costs may be increasing but it will not be included in the equation costs because, the time when the wind power equipment is put in place, the costs of operation will stay on a steady line.

With wind energy, we can finally begin breathing easier, both from an economical and environmental point of view. This renewable form of energy does not contribute to smog, mercury contamination or particulate-related health issues. Asthma and respiratory problems may well be on the decrease when the particles in our air begin to diminish, leaving our atmosphere as it was 100 years ago.

A variety of applications available through wind power continue to grow. Powering homes, businesses and farms, wind can also provide energy to remote areas, pump water and power telecommunication sites. In just a few years, there will be no excuse for anyone in the world to be without needed power.

Unlike the conventional plants that use large amount of water to cool plants when generating their power from fossil and nuclear fuels, the wind turbine never needed fresh water in its operations. All this water can be used by people for better purposes.

The benefits of wind energy ia now experienced by people in the rural areas and urban areas. The power from the wind turbine is now being used in the urban areas at an affordable price. The good thing with the turbine is that the rotating turbines do not affect the crops and livestock in urban areas.

But for all of the reason listed above, public support ranks at the top of the list. People are tired of the games with everyday living expenses and want options that are simple, well defined and cost effective. Wind generation supplies this and much more. Maintenance will not be as high or nearly as complicated, it is a source of energy that does not have to relied upon by a worldwide cartel and national security will be much more controllable with everything being homegrown and kept at home. Wind power as we know it today is probably just the tip of the iceberg in what technology will come up with for wind tomorrow but one thing is for sure-wind energy is here to stay.

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