Wind energy can significantly reduce the dependence of the world economy on oil, gas, uranium and other types of fossil fuels in a relatively short time, as well as significantly reduce the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which have a detrimental effect on the climate of our planet. According to NREL, the generation of 1 MW of wind energy prevents the emission of approximately 2,600 tons of carbon dioxide.
Prospects for wind energy in the world
In 2018-2050, the number of wind power in the world will increase 6 times. By 2050, 26% of electricity will be generated by wind farms.
Companies around the world are investing $ 4.2 trillion in wind energy by 2050. The price of this type of energy will drop by more than 40% by 2030, making this type of energy one of the cheapest.
Wind energy technologies
When building a wind farm, the main costs go to the purchase of equipment and the installation of turbine generators, after which the operating costs of maintaining its operation are minimal. A wind turbine can operate at wind speeds in the range of 13-90 km / h. The noise generated by the wind turbine meets the WHO (World Health Organization) guidelines for residential areas.
