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Wind energy
From the first Ancient Egyptian vessels, pushed by the hot desert breeze to cross the Nile, to the windmills that first inspired Cervantes for his masterpiece, Don Quixote, right up to modern-day wind turbines: the history of wind energy is overflowing with inspirations and insights.
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Strong points of wind energy
One resource, many prospects
The energy generation cost by megawatt/hour of wind energy as plummeted over the last years: wind is a limitless resource and widely available throughout the planet.
The wind energy sector employs about 1.2 million workers. The demand for skilled workers is on the rise: by 2030 over 18 million new jobs will be created worldwide by the green economy.
The average lifespan of windfarms stands between 20 and 25 years: once the infrastructure is decommissioned, many parts may be successfully recycled to guarantee a new life for its components.
All the benefits of wind power
Wind power is a technologically mature source of energy with enormous potential. Increasingly competitive, it takes up less land because it extends vertically, requires minimal maintenance and integrates perfectly with the circular economy model.
Wind power in Italy: how much energy is produced and where
Italian wind plants are concentrated in the south of the country and generate a sixth of Italy’s green energy. Thanks to the wind, 20 terawatt hours of energy are produced each year and installed capacity is expected to almost double by 2030.
Offshore wind: when wind power comes from the sea
An offshore wind farm is an electricity generation facility that uses wind turbines placed offshore, in the open sea, usually at a distance of several kilometers from the coast.
Frequently asked questions on wind energy
By 2050 more than a third of the world’s energy will come from wind. Wind technology doesn’t only make a vital contribution to the fight against climate change, but it also supports local economies by creating jobs and helping the communities that host wind farms. Here are the answers to any questions you might have about this renewable source of energy.