Europe Wind Power

The discussion of wind power has been the central focus of our class the past week. The Bluewater wind power company has provided a modern exmple of wind power in America. Wind power in Europe provides a different model for the uNited States to follow in order to succed in the field of alternative energy. InEurope, the transfer of wind power has become a billion dollar industry. According to the European Wind Assoscation 33 new jobs are created a day in the wind sector and it is the highest growing new technology market. The market has grown 23% since 2000 and is expected continue to grow. There multiple countries in Europe making the change including Spain, Germany, France, and the UK. By 2010 the expected total wind power is tobe 10.6 and by 2020 is will be 20.6%. The wind projects will eventually provide enough power 195 million homes and avoid other costs of fossil fuels. There appears to be various postive environmental impacts including the avoidance of fossil fuels. The conversion fo wind power for the US should therefore be modeled after Europe existin plan.

Energy and Environment-Wind energy

As a Delaware resident, I support the Bluewater wind power being used. The issues regarding wind power both negative and positive have had a strong influence on the support of their installation. Wind power, for me, is a much safer and cleaner alternative to the power plants being used in Delaware. As addressed in the article, there are high instances of cancer in Delaware most of which can be attributed  to the power plants. Economically, wind power makes sense as, according to the article, it is an expanding industry and can provide sustainable jobs. Realistically, however, there is debate regarding whether or not wind power can provide enough energy to support the population. The transition of energy resources can therefore not be an easy transition. In Delaware, where the article addressed, has fluctuating seasonal crowds. I wonder how effective wind energy can be in the summer with a higher population than in the less populated winter months. Overall, I do feel that wind energy can provide a sustainable form of energy. Much of alternative energy has focused on other fields, however, it can still has its place as a viable source. I do wonder with wind power how of much of it can be effectively distributed. the article indicated that other areas will be explored as well and may be more effective. In general, it seems like over time the effectiveness and sustainability issue can be addressed with more research and use in the field.