Closing Thoughts

Wind is a tremendous resource available in many parts of the world thanks to the Sun’s unequal heating of the Earth’s surface. Depending on your location, you may be able to take advantage of offshore and onshore winds or perhaps mountain-valley winds. Prevailing winds and winds that are created between high-pressure and low-pressure air masses could become your ally in reducing your carbon footprint and meeting your own needs sustainably. Don’t forget to take into account ground drag that slows wind speed and robs you of additional energy and damages your wind turbine. Site wisely and you’ll be repaid day after day after day.