Why Oil Country is Turning to Wind Power

The video explores Texas's transition from fossil fuels to wind energy, highlighting its leadership in renewable energy. It discusses the economic and environmental benefits of wind energy, the mechanics of wind power generation, and the role of power purchase agreements in supporting renewable projects. The video also emphasizes the importance of diverse energy sources for a sustainable future.

What is Texas's rank in the world for wind energy generation if it were a country?

• Seventh

• Fifth

• First

• Third

In what year did wind energy surpass coal as an energy source in Texas?

• 2021

• 2020

• 2019

• 2018

What percentage has the cost of wind energy decreased since 2010?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What is the primary source of energy that causes wind?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Ocean Currents

• The Earth's Core

How many times larger are modern turbines compared to traditional windmills?

• 20 times

• 5 times

• 10 times

• 15 times

What is a key benefit of power purchase agreements (PPAs) for wind farms?

• They provide access to capital

• They reduce the cost of turbines

• They decrease land usage

• They increase wind speed

What is a major challenge of using wind and solar energy?

• Intermittent energy supply

• High cost of installation

• Limited availability of land

• Excessive noise pollution