Wind Energy, the Energy of the FutureIntroductionThe author will discuss the renewable energy properties of wind energy and its feasibility for sustainable development. The author will compare the positive and negative attributes of wind energy and determine whether it has economic benefits. Wind power could be the future solution to the world's growing energy problems. Wind energy is a very efficient source of electricity generation. In fact, it can produce much more energy than other renewable energy sources. Wind turbines are not complex in their construction or operation. The system consists of a generator which, when running, generates electricity much like a car's alternator. To rotate the generator, blades are attached to the generator's drive shaft. The blades resemble the propeller of an airplane. When the wind passes over the blades, it spins them, which turns the generator. The faster the generator spins, the more electricity it produces. If there is a constant wind, a wind turbine can continue to produce electricity indefinitely. This is why wind energy is much more efficient than solar energy. Solar energy can only produce electricity when there is significant light. In an article by Jeffrey Winters (2003), “a single large-scale turbine, built from European designs, can provide enough electricity to power more than a thousand homes when the wind blows” (Jeffrey Winters, 2003 ). It is evident that wind energy generates a significant amount of energy and is a viable energy solution for the world. In a large-scale wind farm, electricity is typically sent directly into the power grid of existing utility companies, where they sell the electricity to participating cities. In small-scale commercial and residential areas...... middle of paper ...... wind energy is not only a viable solution for sustainable development, but it represents the future of energy. Works Cited by Alex Kuffner. (2009). Catch the breeze: Carcieri recommends accelerating the development of offshore wind projects. McClatchy - Tribune Business News. Retrieved June 7, 2011 from ProQuest Newsstand. (Document ID: 1914635301).Jeffrey Winters. (2003). Liquidation. Mechanical Engineering, 125(1), 36-39. Retrieved June 7, 2011 from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 276382251).Lester R Brown. (2003). Wind energy is poised to become the world's leading source of energy. The Humanist, 63(5), 5. Retrieved June 7, 2011, from ProQuest Religion. (Document ID: 404116161).Marcee Camenson and Michelle Finchum. (2004). The power of the wind: it will blow your mind. Professor Green,(73), 18-23. Retrieved June 7, 2011, from Research Library. (document ID: 649166541).