What are Wind Power Plants?
Wind power plants, also known as wind farms, consist of large groups of wind turbines that use a common power provider to produce electricity. They are all interconnected together through common distribution lines, and they are all controlled and operated by computerized monitoring system. What are the benefits of wind energy? Here are some benefits of using wind power: • Wind is a renewable energy • No air or water pollution • Reduces fossil fuel consumption • Wind power plants create many jobs • Increases local tax revenues • Less reliance on foreign oil • It’s free Wind power is quickly becoming a useful renewable energy around the world. You can learn more about wind power projects, services and providers at the American Wind Energy Association website.