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Wind Energy Systems (WES):
- Wind Energy Systems (WES) are
part of the Atmospheric Energy sub-group of Earth Energy Systems (EES).
Wind energy is a global phenomenon and it is the world's fastest growing energy source.
WES utilize new technology to provide us with another piece of
the pollution-free energy puzzle.
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1)
History of Wind Energy Use
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2) WES has come a long way since its
prototypes of just 20 years ago. Present wind turbines are
state-of-the-art modern technology with modular capabilities, quick
installation and wide range of energy output. Turbines range from few kW
to 3.5MW (100m high).
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3) Recent local application in
Canada (Toronto area) is project by "Wind
Share".
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Very good sources of WES impartial information are:
Canadian Wind Energy
Association,
European Wind Energy Association (EWEA);
American Wind Energy
Association (AWEA);
Wind Power Monthly;
Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
(EREN);
British Wind
Energy Association;
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Wind Force 12 Initiative launch (Press
Release,
Executive Summary,
Full Report)
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Environmental
Impact of Wind Energy
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