Wind Energy and Its Implementation

The video explores Denmark's leadership in wind energy, highlighting its benefits and challenges. It discusses the development of wind energy in Texas and the importance of transmission infrastructure to manage intermittent power. The video emphasizes the need for a diversified energy approach and the role of community acceptance in wind energy projects.

What percentage of Denmark's electricity is generated by wind energy?

• 10%

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

What is one of the main challenges of wind energy mentioned in the video?

• High cost

• Intermittency

• Complex technology

• Pollution

How has Denmark managed the intermittency of wind energy?

• By using only wind energy

• Through technology diversification and international cooperation

• By storing excess energy in batteries

• By reducing energy consumption

What percentage of U.S. wind energy capacity is located in Texas?

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

What economic impact have wind farms had on rural areas in Texas?

• Increased unemployment

• Regular paychecks for landowners

• Decreased land value

• Higher taxes

What is a major requirement for supporting wind energy in urban areas?

• Building more wind turbines in cities

• Developing high-capacity transmission lines

• Increasing fossil fuel use

• Reducing urban energy consumption

How long is the planned high-capacity transmission line in Texas?

• 5,000 miles

• 3,500 miles

• 2,300 miles

• 1,000 miles

What is a key challenge in integrating wind energy into the power grid?

• Lack of skilled workers

• Excessive energy production

• High cost of wind turbines

• Managing intermittent power supply

What is the role of dispatching in managing electricity supply?

• Storing excess energy

• Balancing supply and demand

• Increasing energy production

• Reducing energy costs

What is the main reason for the mismatch between wind energy output and energy usage?

• Wind energy is intermittent

• Wind energy is not scalable

• Wind energy is not reliable

• Wind energy is too expensive