Wind Power

Learn about the science of Wind Power with iMinds insightful knowledge series. Wind power is a limitless, non-polluting resource that currently contributes almost 2% of the world's energy supply. It's the fastest-growing resource market in the world and has become one of the biggest issues in the green movement. Importantly, there‚is enough of it in the atmosphere to meet the daily global energy demand five times over!But what is wind? In fact, it is the sun's heat and the earth's varied surfaces that create wind. When the sun's rays hit the earth, the north and south poles receive less heat than the equator because of their angle to the sun.iMinds brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.