With the rising demand for Ontario’s renewable energy to generate electricity, wind power has gained much popularity. It is the energy obtained from the wind, which is one of the oldest energy sources utilised by humans. Today wind energy is one of the most established and efficient renewable energy sources.
How Does Wind Power Work?
Wind power involves the conversion of energy produced by the movement of wind turbine blades that are driven by the wind into electrical energy. Wind energy is inexhaustible, does not contaminate and reduces the use of fossil fuels, which generates greenhouse gases that lead to global warming. Hence utilisation of Ontario renewable energy has gained attention due to these advantages.
Wind energy is a native energy as it is available everywhere on the plant. This contributes to reducing energy imports and to create wealth and local employment. Hence, producing electricity using wind energy and Ontario wind turbines contributes to sustainable development. Wind power is efficient, inexhaustible, renewable, creates wealth, and contributes to sustainable development.
Wind Energy is Clean
Once Ontario wind turbines are installed and operational, they produce clean and renewable energy for you to enjoy without greenhouse gas emissions. It does not emit any toxic substances or contaminants into the environment, which could be harmful and damaging to both the environment and human beings. These substances can acidify lands and water ecosystems and also corrode buildings. Air contaminants can trigger heart disease and respiratory diseases like asthma and cancer.
Wind energy also does not generate waste or water contamination, which is an important factor leading to water scarcity. Unlike nuclear power plants and fossil fuels, wind energy has the lowest water consumption footprint, thus making wind energy a key in conserving hydrological resources.
Wind Energy is Available Everywhere
Most of the provinces and territories in Canada are suitable for wind energy projects. Its installation capacity cna eb met to produce enough energy to power millions of homes. And these numbers are only growing.
Wind Energy is Reliable
Wind turbine blades start to turn when the wind speed is 13 km/h and shut down when the wind speeds are too strong, around 90 km/h. This means that most wind turbines generate power around 85% of the time.
Wind Energy is Cost-effective
This is another major benefit of wind energy. Although wind turbines are relatively expensive to install, they can quickly make up the upfront investment due to low maintenance and operation costs. The levelized cost of energy of wind is lower than most renewable sources of energy. Wind cost an average of only $0.01-0.02 per KW hour generated. This can lower the cost of residents. Moreover, the price for wind energy continues to decrease as technology improves.
To Conclude
Electricity generation through wind turbines and efficient use of wind energy contribute to sustainable development. Also, the cost of installing and operating wind turbines continues to decrease as technology advances. Wind turbines have also become more efficient and more affordable. It can convert more wind power into electricity. Therefore, the benefits of wind energy extend beyond increasing the amount of renewable energy generated.
Featured Image Source: https://images.pexels.com/photos/414905/pexels-photo-414905.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=600
