The Most Amazing Wind Turbines In The World
A Journey Through The Evolution… of the most spectacular and amazing wind turbines designed in the world. Looking for an environmentally friendly energy source while […]
Category: WIND POWER ENCYCLOPEDIA
WINDPOWER ENCYCLOPEDIA
Alternative Energy – The Facts – Part 4 – Geothermal Energy
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY Geothermal energy is an alternative energy source, although it is not resourceful enough to replace more than a minor amount of the future’s […]
The Real Cost of Windpower
I must confess to sometimes getting very exasperated with the grumbles and complaints voiced by some consumers, politicians, economists, and of course the fossil fuel […]
Three Blades or Two Blades?
Just when we all thought that the three-bladed wind turbine was the industry standard, several major wind-power companies are testing a departure by dropping one […]
How to Retire Wind Turbines
While most people are focused on the creation of new wind farm sites, and deciding which are the most efficient new turbines to install there, […]
Alternative Energy – The Facts – Part 10 – Biomass
Alternative Energy – Biomass – Biomass energy is the energy obtained from the methane gas generated by sewage or farm, industrial, and household organic waste, […]
What Components Are Inside A Wind Turbine?
An overview of the layout of utility-class wind turbine generators. Where are the major components, what do they do, and what differences can be found […]
Alternative Energy – The Facts – Part 5 – Tidal Energy
TIDAL ENERGY Even the power of the tides can be harnessed to produce electricity. Similar to the more conventional hydroelectric dams, the tidal process utilizes the […]
New Type of Turbine Designed in English University
Here on the MWPS web pages we often feature new innovative designs to capture wind energy. Few ever make it beyond the drawing board or […]
Tornado Generating Wind Turbine – A Revolution in Wind Turbine Design
This is the story of Raymond Ellis, a former Mechanical Drawing Student from Shorewood, Illinois, Inventor and Director of the TWECS project and his work […]
How Does Wind Power Work
High-quality video animation How Does Wind Power Work is explained in this easy to understand demonstration and in simple language how wind power actually works. […]
Alternative Energy – The Facts – Part 2 – Wind Power
Wind Power Wind power is another alternative energy source that could be used without producing by-products that are harmful to nature. Like solar power, harnessing […]