Our Space
The space we decided on is an 11 acre open lot on 805 Atherton Avenue in Novato. The land will cost about 2.45 million.
How Wind Turbines Work
Wind turbines operate on a simple principle. The wind rotates the 2 or 3 propeller-like blades around a rotor. The rotor then spins a generator, which creates the electricity.
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Cost & Production
For 2 turbines, the price will be about 1.04 million. The total cost for both the land and the turbines will be around 3.5 million.
Wind
Wind is a form of solar energy. It's a result of uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, irregularities of the Earth's surface, or the rotation of the planet.
Who Will Install?
The company that will install the turbines is called Blattner Energy. They will transport and construct them in our lot. The turbines will last 20-25 years with little maintenance.
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Positive EffectsBy installing these turbines we can lower pollution rates and little by little over time lower the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere.
Why Do We Need to Use More Wind Energy?
California's population is always increasing. Along with the population increase, more energy is needed. Most of the time this energy puts out fossil fuels. If we continue to rely on these fossil fuels, pollution will just keep increasing and become immense.
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