Name the 7 types of alternative energy.

Alternative Energy

• Nuclear, chemical, solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal

Indiana Wind Power Facts

1. Indiana is the 3rd fastest growing state for wind energy capacity.

2. Indiana currently has 8 wind energy facilities around the state and plans for 9 more.

3. Today Indiana produces enough wind energy to power 300,000 homes

4. 95% of the states electricity comes from coal power plants which are some of the dirtiest in the country

Advantages of wind energy

1. It is renewable2. Doesn’t cause pollution3. Easy to use

Disadvantages

1. High initial cost of installation2. Can be harmful to wildlife (especially birds)3. Noisy4. Looks bad5. Wind is unpredictable

How does it work?

Let’s find out!Wind energy 101

Future of Wind Energy

Researchers try to harness the power of the wind

Let’s watch!

Your Turn

You and a partner will design, draw, label and write a description of how you would harness the power of the wind high in the sky. (just like the researchers in the video)

A few things to include (more info is required than just the 7 things listed)

1. Description of how the kinetic energy is transformed into electrical energy2. How the device gets in the air3. How the electricity gets back to the ground4. How will you control the device5. Label the turbine and any other important components6. Effort and details are necessary7. Where would be the ideal location to implement your device? What part of the

state or country?8. Page 167 in the book might help9. Good luck