Wind energy : energy from moving air

URL:

http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/renewable/wind.html

Abstract:

This resource focuses on the renewable resource of wind energy. This brief overview of wind energy explores how moving air is managed when it is formed. This resource will address such topics as (1) What is Wind?, (2) The History of Wind, (3) Windmill Mechanics, (4) Wind Machines Today, (5) Types of Windmills, (6) Wind Power Plants, (7) Wind Resources, (8) Wind Production, (9) Wind Energy Economics, (10) Wind and the Environment, and (11) the Future of Wind. Copyright 2005 International Technology Education Association

Grade Level:

3 - 12

Audience:

Educator, Learner

Learning Resource Type:

Reference

Subjects:

Subjects

Science

Earth and space science

Energy

Weather

Wind

Format:

text/html, image/gif

Contributors:

US Department of Energy (DOE). Energy Information Administration (EIA) (Author), US Department of Energy (DOE). Energy Information Administration (EIA) (Publisher)