By: Marko, Gracie, & Caesar Wind Energy By: Marko, Gracie, & Caesar

Wind Vs. Solar Wind Solar Power Is pretty pricey Somewhat reliable Somewhat Efficient Very Durable Not that environmentally responsible Not Culturally Respectful Easily Accessible Solar Power Solar panels can get expensive Reliability depends on weather Efficiency depends on weather Very durable; last ~15 years

Wind Vs. Fossil Fuel Wind Fossil Fuel Is pretty pricey Somewhat reliable Somewhat Efficient Very Durable Not that environmentally responsible Not Culturally Respectful Easily Accessible Fossil Fuel Most are inexpensive Fairly reliable Fairly efficient Very durable Not environmentally responsible Not culturally respectful Easily accessible

Wind Vs. Nuclear Power Wind Nuclear Power Is pretty pricey Somewhat reliable Somewhat Efficient Very Durable Not that environmentally responsible Not Culturally Respectful Easily Accessible Nuclear Power Power plants are expensive They are fairly reliable; can go wrong They are very efficient Most are durable Nuclear power plants affect the environment and culture They are easily accessible.

Pros & Cons

Limitations Amount of Space Complaints from nearby people Amount of wind Productivity

Resolutions Clear small areas in forest Design more quite, yet efficient designs Weighted fins that spin longer with less wind Heavy processing of designs

Cost 10kW is about $50,000 About $40,000 to install Landowners would be paid around $8,000

Safety Thorough inspections of each turbine Inspect the area where the turbine will be placed and the area surrounding it Make sure all models up to date, and we will acknowledge possible problems Regular check-ups on each unit

Reliability Not always wind, so blades are weighted at the tip to spin further from less wind Very accessible source Very beneficial to Duvall and Carnation, seeing as we don’t need much energy

Cultural/Environmental Considerations Put turbines in areas where bird traffic is less Noise can be loud for neighboring houses Seen as dangerous

Sources SIRS Discover NewScientist.com Windustry.org