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Wind is main source of UK electricity for first time
Humans have been using wind flow, or motion energy, for many purposes: sailing, flying a kite, rotating windmills, and more recently, generating electricity. Wind energy or wind power is generated when a wind turbine turns wind energy into electricity using the aerodynamic force from the rotor blades, which spins a generator, which creates electricity. It is one of the most prospective renewable energies, like solar, to replace fossil fuel energies. The UK is aiming to generate its electricity all by renewable energies by 2035. In fact, over 40% of its electricity is already generated by renewable energies, having surpassed fossil fuels like gas and coal. At the moment, electricity accounts for less than 20% of the nation’s power needs as home heating, manufacturing, and transport all require some sort of energy. The problem with wind power is that the location of the power generated and the power used is often far apart. In fact, the majority of wind power is generated by offshore wind farms, some of which aren’t connected to the power grid. However, it seems that the UK is right on the track of switching to renewable energies.
Enjoy reading the article about how wind power is a major source of energy in the UK.
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65557469
Wind is main source of UK electricity for first time
Humans have been using wind flow, or motion energy, for many purposes: sailing, flying a kite, rotating windmills, and more recently, generating electricity. Wind energy or wind power is generated when a wind turbine turns wind energy into electricity using the aerodynamic force from the rotor blades, which spins a generator, which creates electricity. It is one of the most prospective renewable energies, like solar, to replace fossil fuel energies. The UK is aiming to generate its electricity all by renewable energies by 2035. In fact, over 40% of its electricity is already generated by renewable energies, having surpassed fossil fuels like gas and coal. At the moment, electricity accounts for less than 20% of the nation’s power needs as home heating, manufacturing, and transport all require some sort of energy. The problem with wind power is that the location of the power generated and the power used is often far apart. In fact, the majority of wind power is generated by offshore wind farms, some of which aren’t connected to the power grid. However, it seems that the UK is right on the track of switching to renewable energies.
Enjoy reading the article about how wind power is a major source of energy in the UK.
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65557469
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