What is wind energy, how it works and why it benefits the worldBy Ella CampbellThere are many different sources of energy that are naturally available around the world in different forms. There are two types of energy: renewable and non-renewable. Non-renewable sources consist of fossil fuels; which can include oil, coal and timber. They are not renewable because they are not regenerated immediately and can take 100 to 100,000 years to produce a fossil fuel. They are important because they produce constant energy throughout the world. This is due to their high availability. The problem with non-renewable energy is that, when burned, it releases harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Especially when the world, as a whole, uses too much too quickly; and therefore the earth cannot replenish fuels naturally or quickly enough. Renewable sources of energy are obtained from various natural sources. An advantage of this type of energy is that it can be replaced and is sustainable. Renewable energy is important because it is used significantly in electricity production and heating. It is also important because it can be replenished and is therefore better for the environment. One of the most commonly used forms of renewable energy is wind energy. Wind energy converts the kinetic energy of the blades rotated by the wind into electricity. The wind rotates the blades, which spin an electric generator, which generates electricity, which travels through power lines and eventually reaches your home. There are different types of wind turbines ranging from a variety of horizontal to vertical axes. Smaller turbines are used for purposes such as charging batteries for backup power or for centering pieces of paper. Contact the Duke WordPress team. April 05, 2014 .Maehlum, Mathias A. “Pros and Cons of Wind Energy.” Energy information. December 6, 2013. April 6, 2014 ."AWEA - American Wind Energy Association." AWEA - American Wind Energy Association. 06 April 2014 ."Sustainable development." South Ayrshire Council. South Ayrshire includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon. South Ayrshire Council, County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr KA7 1DR. Customer Service: 0300 123 0900. Copyright ©2014 South Ayrshire Council. 07 April 2014 .Charllote. "WIND ENERGY". Nothing nerdy. .