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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Pros & Cons

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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. Sources
SIRS Discover
NewScientist.com
Windustry.org