Wind power is a near-zero-emissions source of energy. Although at present wind turbines are placed on the Earth’s surface, high-altitude winds offer greater possibilities for power generation. This study uses a climate model to estimate power generation for both surface and high-altitude winds, and finds that the latter provide much more power, but at a possible climate cost. However, there are unlikely to be substantial climate effects in meeting the present global demand.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/geophysical-limits-global-wind-power
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/undefined
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/nature-climate-change
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/wind-energy
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/renewable-energy
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/atmosphere