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Wind Power

__Wind Turbines__
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 * Wind Turbines convert kinetic energy into electricity that is used by the public. Wind Turbnes can be used for many different reasons such as recharging bateries or powering sail boats. They are also used for commercial industries that produce batteries or convert the energy to your home. The smallest wind turbines are used for personal use such as recharging a batteries or auxiliary power on sail boats. Some farms have small wind turbines instead of solar panels because they are less expensive and can be repared more easily.

__Wind Turbine Locations__

 * Wind turbines can be put on shore and off shore. When they are onshore, they are usually put at the highest point possible such as the tops of hills because that is where the best winds are. If they are offshore, then they are put anywhere where there is a good amount of wind. Small wind turbines can also be installed on sufficient lots. Wind turbine locations are very important because sometimes the public complains that they don't want a wind turbine in their city/town.

__Wind Power History__
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 * The First windmill designed for producing electricy was made in Scotland in July 1887 by James Blyth. A larger windmill was designed and constructed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1888 by Charles F. Brush. It was built at his home and operated from 1886 until 1900. By the 1930's windmills were widely used on farms to generate electricity to refill battery storage tanks.

This is a very high tech model of a wind turbine. It uses has high quality scotch tape and extreme straws. (not actual size)

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