Title :
Harnessing the wind
Author_Institution :
R. Lynette & Assoc., San Jose, CA, USA
fDate :
11/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Wind power is now recognized as the one renewable-energy source on the verge of being economically viable. For developing countries, in fact, the technology is already practical for bringing pollution-free electricity to areas off the power grid. The author discusses the economic benefits of wind power and then discusses the basic principle involved in generating electricity from wind. The use of wind power by developing countries is outlined with particular reference to projects in Mexico and Indonesia
Keywords :
economics; wind power; Indonesia; Mexico; developing countries; economic benefits; pollution-free electricity; power grid; renewable-energy source; wind power; Costs; Energy consumption; Energy resources; Feeds; Pollution; Power generation; Renewable energy resources; Shape; Wind energy; Wind turbines;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
