wind energy

Wind results from uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun and geothermal heat. Most wind energy is transformed into electricity by an electrical generator that uses the energy from the rotation of wind turbines. Windmills, a much older technology, take advantage of the action of the wind to perform physical work such as crushing grain or pumping water.

The term aeolian comes from the Latin Aeolicus, 'belonging or relating to Aeolus' (god of the winds in Greek mythology). Wind energy has been used since ancient times to move ships driven by sails or operate mill machinery by moving their blades.

At the end of 2014, global installed wind energy capacity amounted to 370 GW, generating around 5% of global electricity consumption.[7]​[8]​ Denmark generates more than 25% of its electricity through wind energy, and more than 80 countries around the world increasingly use it to provide electricity in their distribution networks,[9]​ increasing their capacity annually at rates above 20%. In Spain, wind energy produced 20.3% of the peninsula's electricity consumption in 2014, becoming the second technology with the greatest contribution to demand coverage, very close to nuclear energy with 22.0%.[10]​.

Wind energy is an abundant, renewable and clean resource that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuel-based energy sources. The environmental impact of this type of energy is also generally less problematic than that of other energy sources.

Hydropower

Hydroelectric energy is derived from the movement of water in rivers and oceans and can generate electrical energy through the use of turbines or can be used to perform useful work. It is a very common form of energy. Hydroelectric energy is produced when water previously impounded in a dam falls by gravity into a hydroelectric power plant, rotating a turbine geared to an electric power alternator in this process. This type of energy is low cost and does not produce pollution.

Geothermal energy

Geothermal energy takes advantage of the heat from inside the earth. This energy is the product of the degradation of radioactive elements inside the planet and its magnitude is comparable to that of solar energy.

Biofuels

Alcohol derived from corn, sugar cane, millet, etc. It is also a renewable energy. Likewise, plant and seed oils can be used as a substitute for diesel, which is not renewable. Methane is also considered a renewable energy source.

wind energy

Wind results from uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun and geothermal heat. Most wind energy is transformed into electricity by an electrical generator that uses the energy from the rotation of wind turbines. Windmills, a much older technology, take advantage of the action of the wind to perform physical work such as crushing grain or pumping water.

The term aeolian comes from the Latin Aeolicus, 'belonging or relating to Aeolus' (god of the winds in Greek mythology). Wind energy has been used since ancient times to move ships driven by sails or operate mill machinery by moving their blades.

At the end of 2014, global installed wind energy capacity amounted to 370 GW, generating around 5% of global electricity consumption.[7]​[8]​ Denmark generates more than 25% of its electricity through wind energy, and more than 80 countries around the world increasingly use it to provide electricity in their distribution networks,[9]​ increasing their capacity annually at rates above 20%. In Spain, wind energy produced 20.3% of the peninsula's electricity consumption in 2014, becoming the second technology with the greatest contribution to demand coverage, very close to nuclear energy with 22.0%.[10]​.

Wind energy is an abundant, renewable and clean resource that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuel-based energy sources. The environmental impact of this type of energy is also generally less problematic than that of other energy sources.

Hydropower

Hydroelectric energy is derived from the movement of water in rivers and oceans and can generate electrical energy through the use of turbines or can be used to perform useful work. It is a very common form of energy. Hydroelectric energy is produced when water previously impounded in a dam falls by gravity into a hydroelectric power plant, rotating a turbine geared to an electric power alternator in this process. This type of energy is low cost and does not produce pollution.

Geothermal energy

Geothermal energy takes advantage of the heat from inside the earth. This energy is the product of the degradation of radioactive elements inside the planet and its magnitude is comparable to that of solar energy.

Biofuels

Alcohol derived from corn, sugar cane, millet, etc. It is also a renewable energy. Likewise, plant and seed oils can be used as a substitute for diesel, which is not renewable. Methane is also considered a renewable energy source.