The interest in wind energy as a renewable energy supply in the U.S. has risen substantially over the last few years. The completed capacity in the U.S. installed capacity was over 40,000 megawatts at the end of 2010, which puts it at number 2 behind China. Currently, 3 percent of the total electricity generated in the U.S. is derived from wind power. The benefits of wind farms Wind power is a renewable resource that is very clean, is available domestically, and this  can substantially help the United States meet its economic and energy needs. The wind industry in the U.S. generates billions of dollars through economic activity, as well as tens of thousands of jobs. Local taxes are boosted via wind energy projects in the U.S..  Rural community local economies are revitalized, since farmers get a steady stream of income just by putting turbines on their land. The largest turbine manufacturer that works domestically is GE Energy. (To read more about the benefits of wind power click here).
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The offshore wind sector in Scotland is taking off. Recent reports by the European Commission show that, as of February 2011, the Scotland wind farms industry has been given a huge boost thanks to a promise of $45 billion in green investments over the next ten years.

This could well turn this industry into a major part of Scotland’s economy. The government has given its commitment to the industry, and the next ten years the technology Scotland wind farms is going to develop, and the installed capacity is set to increase dramatically. In the next decade, it is estimated that 26,000 jobs good be created in Scotland in the green energy sector.
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Windmill energy has many benefits. The first and most obvious one is that windmill electricity generation does not create air or water pollution, so it does not make any contribution to global warming. It is also known to decrease the greenhouse effect. Windmill electricity is a source of renewable energy, so that means it can be used over and over again without depleting the resource, which is not the case with fossil fuel and gas. Windmill energy may be the world’s answer to rising prices of gas and petroleum.
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It is key to note, that the number of countries that use wind energy is increasing, and many countries already using wind energy are growing their wind turbine stock on an annual basis.  Here is some updated information on countries that are outstanding in their use of wind power.

China.  China is now considered the largest user for installed wind power capacity. They have embraced the wind power whole heartedly and are doubling their use on an every two year basis, with windpower representing one fifth of the overall supplier of power to the country.
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The Wind Lens is similar in function to a magnifying glass, which focuses and intensifies the sun’s rays, only in this wind turbine technology, the lens intensifies the flow of wind. The design doesn’t have a lot of parts that are moving, only a brimmed diffuser (a hoop), which “magnifies” the power of wind, and a turbine, which is then rotated by the wind that was captured by the hoop. Each Lens is 112 meters in diameter and can provide an average household with enough energy.

Ohya still does not know whether the Wind Lens will actually be commercially produced. He said that despite its benefits, even if this wind turbine technology does enter the Japanese market, it will probably not be quickly accepted by other countries, because of different wind conditions and intensities. At the very least, the Wind Lens acts as a more aesthetically appealing option, because they have unique floating hexagonal bases. In comparison, the traditional offshore turbines, which some claim to be an ugly atrocity compared with the surrounding landscape, are technologically way less advanced.

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There are more and more wind turbines appearing all around the world, so it was just a matter of time before a creation like the Wind Lens would make its debut. This type of wind turbine technology can bring the production of energy offshore. It also expands the reach of eco-power and can create much more efficient energy. The new creation made its debut in summer 2010 at the Yokohama renewable Energy International Exhibition.
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Do-it-yourselfers all over the country are turning their creative and innovative minds to the alternative energy industry by creating DIY wind energy power plants for use at home. Now, you may be asking yourself why and how would someone want to build a small wind power plant? The answer is that there are many wind energy advantages compared to traditional sources of energy, like oil and gas. Plus, it can be a lot of fun to build an actual working wind turbine at home.
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There are several pros and cons of wind energy but wind energy advantages seem to outweigh the negative. To help sort out wind energy facts from fiction the following list of the top 5 wind energy facts has been provided.
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As with all technology there are the good things and the bad. There are certainly pros and cons of wind energy but the list of pros seem to be outnumbering the cons these days. Wind energy facts are beginning to bear witness to what proponents have said all along about wind energy being a viable option. Below is a list of the top 5 wind energy advantages.
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The Wind Energy Association was created as a national trade association. It represents the developers of wind developers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and so many more involved in the creation of wind energy advantages. The American Wind Energy Association provides up to date information and wind energy facts to the people of the United States as well as to the world.
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