Why You Should Invest

in Wind Turbines
By: Tara Erickson, Thomas Even, Sofia Garcia, & Gabe Harding
P.8 Physics Honors

What We Stand For

Devonshire Anemoi Wind
Company
Blowing You Away with Our
Service since 2003

~We here at DAWC are dedicated to providing

your town with a clean, efficient, and reliable energy
source by converting to wind energy~

Background: What is a Wind Turbine?

~Highly evolved version of a
windmill
~Harnesses the wind's kinetic
energy and converts it into
electricity
~Most have 3 blades that sit
atop a steel tower
~Two main types: Vertical
Axis and Horizontal Axis
Turbines

Background: Wind Turbine History

~5,000 B.C., Egypt: The first known use of wind power where boats used sails to travel from
shore to shore
~1,000 A.D., The Netherlands: Wind power technology spreads north to European countries in
the form of windmills to drain lakes and marshes
~1870-1930, Rural United States: The original heyday of wind power when thousands of
farmers across the country used wind to pump water
~1980s, California: The modern wind era begins when entrepreneurs install 15,000
medium-sized wind turbines in San Francisco and spark ideas of wind power in the
government and across the country

Wind Turbines:
Past and Present

How Do They Work?: Basics

1. Blades Rotate
2. Attached Axle begins rotating
3. Gearbox connected to generator
increases rotation
4. Generator produces Electricity
~Three Main Parts of a Wind Turbine:
~Tower
~Blades
~Nacelle

How Do They Work?: The Details

How Does Wind Energy Get to

You?
~Wind Farms: Create up to
5.2 Million kWh/year
~Processed through the main
power grid
~Delivered to where it is
needed

Benefits of Wind Energy

~Low operational costs, easy to install,
and no economic troubles for the town
Basic Advantages of Wind Energy
Include:
~Green fuel source
~Sustainable
~Economical
~Good for Rural Communities
~Compatible with Other Land Uses

Market for Wind Energy

~Cost of electricity produced by wind has dropped from 25 cents/kWh to 4 cents/kWh
~Wind energy prices have been competitive with wholesale power since 2003
~Demand is growing exponentially all over the world; the United States is ranked 2nd
in wind energy production

Projection For Growth

~Number 1 source of new U.S. electric
generating capacity in 2012

~Produced 3.5% of the nations electricity in

2012; enough to power over 15 million
homes
~Expanding by 20% is feasible, affordable,
and would not affect the reliability of the
nations power supply

~Create 500,000 jobs, reduce emissions by

825 million metric tons per year, and save 4
trillion gallons of water

What Makes Wind Energy Right For

You?
~Have an average wind speed of at
least 4.5 m/s (10 MPH)
~Property/town is unobstructed
from tall buildings and trees
~Have an ideal 0.5 acres of open
space
~Local zoning allows a structure
that is at least 42 feet tall
~Can place your turbine on a coast
or shoreline, hilltop, or a plateau

Alcova, Wyoming
Population: 76
Average Wind Speed: 20.83 MPH
Wyoming Average : 20.88 MPH
United States Average : 16.93
MPH

Major Cities Supply (Within a

400 Mile Radius)
Casper, WY: 32.9 Miles
Rawlins, WY: 87.2 Miles
Laramie, WY: 140 Miles
Sheridan, WY: 179 Miles
Cheyenne, WY: 192 Miles
Rock Springs, WY: 195 Miles
Fort Collins, CO: 205 Miles
Denver, CO: 269 Miles
Billings, MT: 308 Miles
Salt Lake City, UT: 376 Miles

Overview
~The market for wind energy has been growing and designs for wind turbines are still
improving
~The future for wind energy is promising and the benefits of wind turbines are infinite
~Alcova is the perfect spot to create a wind farm and will not cause trouble for the town
~Adding DAWCs wind turbines to your energy grid will make your energy supply clean,
reliable, efficient, and simple

Thanks For
Watching