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Publication Date: 2014-Sep
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Blowing in the Wind: A Review of Wind Power Technology
Harris, Frank
School Science Review, v96 n354 p78-84 Sep 2014
The use of wind as a replenishable energy resource has come back into favour in recent decades. It is much promoted as a viable, clean energy option that will help towards reducing CO[subscript 2] emissions in the UK. This article examines the history of wind power and considers the development of wind turbines, together with their economic, environmental and technical implications.
Descriptors: Power Technology, Science Education History, Intellectual History, Energy Education, Foreign Countries, Performance Factors, Needs Assessment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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