wind farms 06.17.10

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Denmark is a pioneer in the development of commercial wind power, and as a result its proportion of energy generated by wind is significantly higher than that of any other country. Offshore wind farms are ideal because there are fewer surface obstructions so the wind speeds are higher, and it is relatively easy to install the large and heavy machinery with the use of barges. Using wind energy to generate power dates back to 200 BC with the use of windmills in China to pump water. This technology has become more sophisticated through the engineering of structures that can convert wind power into an alternative energy source, without harmful side effects to the environment. http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2006/12/denmark-to-increase-wind-power-to-50-by-2025-mostly-offshore-46749http://winddose.com/wind-farms-types.htmlhttp://www.alternative-energy-news.info/shapeimage_6_link_0shapeimage_6_link_1shapeimage_6_link_2