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linktv asked: In Mozambique, where the electric grid reaches only 10 percent of the population, wind may be the energy solution. Jeff Barbee reports on one entrepreneur’s efforts to make wind power a reality. With the help of local craftsmanship and ingenuity, wind may become a reliable power source for Mozambique’s 22 million people. Watch more Earth Focus at www.linktv.org

Alexander Brody asked: Alternative energy sources are becoming more and more important as the failing reserves of fossil fuels drive prices up. No one really knows how long the current reserves of oil will last, but according to experts, they may be gone in as little as few decades. It is wise to start investigating solutions now, when there is …

Although it is much less expensive to initially get hooked into the local electric company’s grid than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by utilizing the wind for one’s energy needs—while also becoming more independent. Not receiving an electric bill while enjoying the advantages of the modern electrically-driven lifestyle …

Richard Chapo asked: Every time you open up your utility bill, you realize something needs to be done about out oil reliance. Here is a guide to wind energy in Ohio, where something is starting to be done about it. Wind Energy – Ohio Most of the states in the United States have the capacity to harness some sort of …

This is a funny video for Epuron, a German energy company that builds wind power. It will make you smile.

Wind energy is getting a lot more attention now, concerns about the environmental impact of fossil fuels comes to public awareness, with concerns about global warming from CO2 emissions and nitrous oxide and sulfur emissions from coal. Furthermore, the global consensus is that we’re at the point where fossil fuel prices are going to rise. While we’re several centuries away …

In March 2005, the University of Minnesota-Morris became the first public American university to install a large-scale wind turbine to help meet the schools electrical needs. Since it was installed, the generator has supplied some 60 percent of the universitys power. The rest of the schools power needs are purchased from Otter Tail Power Companys Tailwinds Program. Those figures mean …

When many people think of German, they think of a large oil based industrial nation. In truth, Germany is a leader in wind energy. Here is a guide to [tag]wind energy[/tag] in Germany. Wind Energy – Germany When looking at countries that use wind energy, Germany tops them all. The worlds largest wind energy producing country, Germany has pioneered the …

According to the Energy Saving Trust, the UK has 40% of Europes total wind energy. But its still largely untapped and only 0.5% the UKs electricity requirements are currently generated by wind power. [tag]Wind power[/tag] is proportional to the cube of the winds speed, so relatively minor increases in speed result in large changes in potential output. Individual turbines vary …