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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Wind Power

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In urban areas, a wind turbine would need to be mounted above the height of surrounding buildings in order to get sufficient wind velocity to turn the blades. The biggest wind turbine built to date in theUnited Statesis capable of generating sufficient clean energy to power approximately 600 houses. What is Green Energy?

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Five Types of Alternative Energy

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Wind energy is great because it has a very limited impact on the environment and can be harnessed to power homes and buildings. Wind energy is still a really small segment of the energy market but it has a great deal of potential. Related posts: 5 Ways to NOT Save Energy. 10 Ways to $ave Energy Comfortably.