Part of it at least is the obsession with temperature control. Most homes in Europe straight up dont have ac's Then the fridges and ovens tend to be smaller. Essentially its alot of small differences that add up to a large difference.
And/or they are half as effectively using electricity as European homes. For example: Low quality American homes with high square footage and volume attempting to regulate temperatures because the homes are not well-insulated, which requires a lot of electricity.
They do have infinite power as long as the generator still works properly, the problem found by Bertz was about was the energy harvested from the wind was only half of its potential energy
Between the animation and the soothing narration, this video makes it easy to un-wind. Learning becomes a breeze which makes me watch from this channel with gust-o.
"Some people feel turbines disrupt natural sceneries" I'd rather have clean energy and deal with turbines in my view than a dying planet with a clear view
Is it just me or does anyone else actually like the view of wind turbines in the horizon. They move so fluidly and are a testament to human adaptability and ingenuity
The issue generally with them is that they are put in nice rural locations where the population is low and power demand is low, they are actually to power some city or data centre 100's of km away so people get annoyed especially due to the negative effects of having to live near them and destruction to the environment to build them.
When a wind turbine inevitably needs to be replaced the remains aren't recyclable. It goes to a landfill where it is chopped into blocks and will pollute the earth for thousands of years. But it gets worse, the concrete and steel used to hold the turbines in place is impossible to remove.
@@mikkokivisto4414 It doesn't mean anything. The entire thing is animation. If it was real footage with animation and animation was too much it would make sense.
I live in America; about 40 meters from railroad tracks and saw a train with roughly 12 of these giant windmills on flatbeds! They are soooo big; One of the best feelgood moments of my life! Build back better!
Reminds me of my road trip out west 10 1/2 years ago. You would be out on the road, and up on the side of the road, and you would see a huge wind farm. My family took lots of pictures, because this isn't something we were used to seeing on the East Coast.
The problem here in Northern Europe is that we need the most electricity in the winter, when we need to heat our homes. But that's when there's no wind.
@@lyricalarchives8341 No. There's almost no wind in the winter, and the air weighs less too, so less force in the wind. Wind power sucks during winter.
I'm just amazed on how much time and effort is taken by the people of TED-Ed in making these videos, thanks! Scenery depends on perspective, I personally think wind turbines makes for quite a nice scenery
People don’t realize how big a wind turbine is until they see a 200 foot blade pass them on the highway. Canada has a lot of them and they are still being built in southern Ontario but there’s sadly a lot of controversy against them from being a sore sight to people having headaches from them.
Guys it ain't always about the animation, Ted-ed is tryna inspire a new wave of energy dependence, and anyone could start it. We need to learn more and take upon this task
This video does little to really cover wind generation, it's practical difficulties in using it to supply a grid and the very real intermittency problem. In the U.K, since the 9th April to date there has hardly been any wind generated power fed into the grid for example. At 4:18 it makes the frequently stated view that it is cheap, it is quite the opposite it is very expensive due to the cost of accomodating it's technically unsuited power and the very large subsidies. Power the world entirely with wind, not a chance, it is completely unfeasible.
just finished watching a couple kurzgesagt videos about nuclear energy when this came up. so happy we're talking about the importance of these things!!
Imagine making a solar wind turbine. Not only will the turbine produce solar energy, but it will produce wind energy as well. So if you made wind turbines that also had solar panels as the blades and body.
There's also a large problem with disposal at the end of the lifespan; the blade materials are very difficult to recycle so they end up buried in Wyoming (look up 'wind turbine graveyard'). Would be interested to hear this discussed and what's being looked into to improve it in the future.
With an Exuberant animation 😍 and good narration you're the best teacher to teach with joy 🤗and it made our learning joyful ☺️. We'll keep Supporting You Ted-Ed 🥰
Source for the "Every 24 hours, wind generates enough kinetic energy to produce roughly 35 times more electricity than humanity uses each day." figure? Would have thought that (all) wind would have much more kinetic energy.
5:02 You must take hydropower in consideration, which is considered the cheapest source or renewable energy. On top of that hydropower can supply power in the magnitud of GW
I would love if the world would one day run on renewable sources of energy because it would be so much more eco-friendly. But people are so much afraid of changes. :(
Thank you for the video! i love the style you used of kinda slowly thuroughly explaining it. I already knew mist of it, but its fun to listen to. As someone who has massive dream to work on build and repair these, i cant wait. Thanks for time
What happens after a wind turbine is used for 20 years? Is it possible to replace or even to repair parts, or is the structure of the turbine damaged after such a long time so it has to be dismantled?
Always amazing and creative Love all videos thank you so much for uploading such an informative video..... please upload still more videos with which I'm getting updated all the time...and I'm learning,knowing new things around the world by watching your videos... All the best... God bless you....
I am *blown* away by these Ted-Ed videos
@lewangoalski good*
@lewangoalski thanks, that was the intention
haha, nice
I see what you did there.
@@2045-z6o amazing*
The biggest thing I took away from this is that American homes consume twice as much electricity as European homes 😳. That's insane
Small houses and appliances. Low usage of air-conditioning. Also gas heating and cooking systems are more widely used.
Part of it at least is the obsession with temperature control.
Most homes in Europe straight up dont have ac's
Then the fridges and ovens tend to be smaller.
Essentially its alot of small differences that add up to a large difference.
Americans: I sensed someone trying to take away my freedom/constitutional rights...
It also depends on which part of Europe. For instance, in Southern Europe most houses don't have central heating nor AC
And/or they are half as effectively using electricity as European homes.
For example:
Low quality American homes with high square footage and volume attempting to regulate temperatures because the homes are not well-insulated, which requires a lot of electricity.
Wind turbine: "I have infinite power!*
Albert Bertz: *Well yes, but mathematically no.*
Albert Betz: *You capture about 60% of the winds energy, wind turbine.*
They do have infinite power as long as the generator still works properly, the problem found by Bertz was about was the energy harvested from the wind was only half of its potential energy
Sorry for being too trivial, I know you were just making jokes but I can’t help it, lol
Albert Bertz: Well, you have 59.3% of infinite
Albert bertz:your 0.01% away from being an mortal
*The best teacher award goes to-*
Ted-Ed!
Me of course
TED ED
@@googler5879 no
The Organic Chemistry Channel
"The answer my friend is blowing in the wind." ~Bob Dylan
Er.?...the wheels on the bus go round and round?
I'm not cool
visionary, hahah
RIP legend 🙌
@@ayaansardar433Bob Dylan ain’t dead lol
Just rename these things *"Freedom Fans"* and America will be completely running on clean energy by the weekend
Edit: Guys, it was a god damm joke
Wind energy is not profitable without taxpayer subsidies. We couldn't afford to run the country on windmills even if we wanted to.
@@DegreesOfThree I doubt that s true. How could they not be profitable when a single turbine powers thousands of homes?
@@RoScFan I'd like to see their sources on that. Half the time, the windmills I've seen don't even move. They break, or there's not enough wind.
@@RoScFan The turbine that powers thousands of homes is gigantic and probably cost 100 million to build, install and maintain.
@@DegreesOfThree They might be deliberely shutdown with breaks due to too much electricity production.
I'd like to say I'm a BIG FAN of wind turbines.
Haha
Haha😐
Haha
Yeah, the potential for this tech is mind blowing
4:50 I liked the wind turbine blowing behind the Ted-Ed logo.
Between the animation and the soothing narration, this video makes it easy to un-wind. Learning becomes a breeze which makes me watch from this channel with gust-o.
Lol
Her voice is so soothing
"Some people feel turbines disrupt natural sceneries"
I'd rather have clean energy and deal with turbines in my view than a dying planet with a clear view
I think they can actually improve the view!
Is it just me or does anyone else actually like the view of wind turbines in the horizon. They move so fluidly and are a testament to human adaptability and ingenuity
The issue generally with them is that they are put in nice rural locations where the population is low and power demand is low, they are actually to power some city or data centre 100's of km away so people get annoyed especially due to the negative effects of having to live near them and destruction to the environment to build them.
Same
@@heckerjr.7982 Video no longer available, maybe censorship. What was it about? If I can find the video with other link, please, let me know.
How ted ed shows visuals and how she explains, it feels so easy and clear and thus creating a want to see and learn more.
How do people think that wind turbines ruin scenery? I find them quite beautiful
Same it always reminds us of our technological progress
The scenery is already ruined by vast human-made fields. So the objection is already unavailing.
When a wind turbine inevitably needs to be replaced the remains aren't recyclable. It goes to a landfill where it is chopped into blocks and will pollute the earth for thousands of years. But it gets worse, the concrete and steel used to hold the turbines in place is impossible to remove.
@@derklebob8161 source?
Depends on how many there are.
The animation is on point. 🤩 TedEd keep improving each time.
The artistic value keeps increasing
Nobody: How much animation do you want in your videos?
TED- Ed: yes
that doesn't even mean anything.
@@seaque. It's s meme.
@@mikkokivisto4414 It doesn't mean anything. The entire thing is animation. If it was real footage with animation and animation was too much it would make sense.
@@seaque. Memes tend not to have deep and insightful meanings.
@@mikkokivisto4414 What's deep or insightful about being accurate and logical?
4:05 What! I love the scenery of hills with windmills!
I live in America; about 40 meters from railroad tracks and saw a train with roughly 12 of these giant windmills on flatbeds! They are soooo big; One of the best feelgood moments of my life! Build back better!
This was a great video on how Wind Turbines work.
Nice animation too,good job,Ted-Ed
Reminds me of my road trip out west 10 1/2 years ago. You would be out on the road, and up on the side of the road, and you would see a huge wind farm. My family took lots of pictures, because this isn't something we were used to seeing on the East Coast.
whenever I feel board , Ted-Ed will always be there for me.
4:05 what?? Windmills are literally aesthetically pleasing!! That power grids and electric towers or whatever you call them.
I am a third year student with renewable energies, thank you. I have benefited a lot
We have wind turbines in some provinces here in the Philippines. So far, they have been used to create natural energy. Thank you for this video.
the animation is so cute. I just can't--
Can’t what?
@@TheWendable it's just an emotional exclamation... that something is soo amazing that u R left speechless.
TedEd always blown my mind al the time like a breeze that spins my brain into new things to learn.
This whole video is just fantastic. Thank you.
The problem here in Northern Europe is that we need the most electricity in the winter, when we need to heat our homes. But that's when there's no wind.
Is that the same with hydropower in winter? cause the reservoirs and rivers may freeze.
@@jk-gb4et
The water isn't stationary so it doesn't freeze. But there is more water in the spring and less in the autumn / winter.
Don't worry, Scotland and Ireland will provide: plenty wind here in winter, more than enough.
Wait i thought winter are the best time for wind to goes on?
@@lyricalarchives8341
No. There's almost no wind in the winter, and the air weighs less too, so less force in the wind. Wind power sucks during winter.
Happy Earth Day 🌱 🌏
Thanks TedEd! Knowledge I didn't know I needed.
POV: you already knew how wind turbines work but it's a Ted-Ed video and you clicked anyway
Yup.
I usually don't like those 5min explanation video, but those are just great. My favourite is the subjects are actually diverse and interesting!
Such a soothing voice, God!!
I'm just amazed on how much time and effort is taken by the people of TED-Ed in making these videos, thanks!
Scenery depends on perspective, I personally think wind turbines makes for quite a nice scenery
The fact that you could power twice as many Eu homes as US homes, really says something about the american lifestyle.
This animation fits so well with the topic. Keep up the amazing work TedEd!
People don’t realize how big a wind turbine is until they see a 200 foot blade pass them on the highway. Canada has a lot of them and they are still being built in southern Ontario but there’s sadly a lot of controversy against them from being a sore sight to people having headaches from them.
wind is a friend, each people can feel when wind come.
Guys it ain't always about the animation, Ted-ed is tryna inspire a new wave of energy dependence, and anyone could start it. We need to learn more and take upon this task
When it comes to wind turbines, I'm a huge fan.
"The wind is an untamed and unharnessed force." - Abraham Lincoln
Not anymore
If you say that anywhere else but this video people will think it's just one of those fake Abraham Lincoln internet quotes
@@bernardoquina This quote was displayed in the start of the video.
@@bernardoquina whats wrong with sharing quotes
Why is TED quoting white supremacists? Shame on them.
i watched this video in class a few days ago, this proves how good ted ed is, even educators all the way in singapore recognise it!
I wish all my professors sounded like this 😭
This is amazing. We are doing this at school right now. I love you TedEd!😁
This was actually cool, always heard about solar or hydel
Happy Earth Day, everyone! It's fitting that TED-Ed made a video talking about wind energy on Earth Day.
This video does little to really cover wind generation, it's practical difficulties in using it to supply a grid and the very real intermittency problem. In the U.K, since the 9th April to date there has hardly been any wind generated power fed into the grid for example.
At 4:18 it makes the frequently stated view that it is cheap, it is quite the opposite it is very expensive due to the cost of accomodating it's technically unsuited power and the very large subsidies.
Power the world entirely with wind, not a chance, it is completely unfeasible.
just finished watching a couple kurzgesagt videos about nuclear energy when this came up. so happy we're talking about the importance of these things!!
Renewable energy is the best source of energy
＊kinetic energy：運動エネルギー
＊unlike：...と違って
＊coal：石炭
＊harness：...を動力化する
＊a series of：一連の...
＊sail：帆
＊mount：...を取り付ける
＊grind wheat：小麦を挽く
＊pump water：水を汲み上げる
＊generator：発電機
＊conversion：変換
0:59
I'm interested in all sort of renewable energy.
I can see why Wind Turbines are really important now! Thanks for this video TedEd 😊
풍력 발전이 바람의 힘을 이용해서 이를 에너지로 변환한다는 사실을 알고 있었지만 어떠한 과정을 거쳐서 바람을 전기에너지로 변환하는지에 대해 궁금증이 많았습니다. 그 부분에 대해서 잘 설명해주셔서 감사합니다.
Windmill uses to grind grain into flour and milled by winds, to pump water and to generate electricity.
Ted -ed never disappoints
POV: you clicked the video just because you like the aesthetic of the wind turbines
Ted-Ed never cease to amaze me with their contents. - very educational
Wonderful episode! Thanks for the knowledge, as always :)
This video was just the right amount of time. I can't stand long-winded videos 🥁
POV: You’re here because you're here.
HAHA you said a joke everyone laugh hahaha
you're*
I corrected your grammatically false statement now I am automatically a superior human being
I mean you’re not wrong. I came to find my here.
Ok, I'm sorry everyone.Thank you for the rapid correction of my grammar.
We need to cover the new gyrating vertical turbines because they’re amazing
Imagine making a solar wind turbine. Not only will the turbine produce solar energy, but it will produce wind energy as well. So if you made wind turbines that also had solar panels as the blades and body.
A daft idea for more reasons than I can be bothered to list.
Your voice and the way you speak is so relaxing
Like, I just woke up and I am sleepy now xD
When recommendations are way faster then notifications
I am watching from Philippines 🇵🇭
There's also a large problem with disposal at the end of the lifespan; the blade materials are very difficult to recycle so they end up buried in Wyoming (look up 'wind turbine graveyard'). Would be interested to hear this discussed and what's being looked into to improve it in the future.
With an Exuberant animation 😍 and good narration you're the best teacher to teach with joy 🤗and it made our learning joyful ☺️. We'll keep Supporting You Ted-Ed 🥰
You know what else disrupts natural scenery?
Climate change.
You know what disrupts the scenery? Ice ages.
These kind of videos *blow my mind*
Source for the "Every 24 hours, wind generates enough kinetic energy to produce roughly 35 times more electricity than humanity uses each day." figure? Would have thought that (all) wind would have much more kinetic energy.
5:02 You must take hydropower in consideration, which is considered the cheapest source or renewable energy. On top of that hydropower can supply power in the magnitud of GW
I would love if the world would one day run on renewable sources of energy because it would be so much more eco-friendly. But people are so much afraid of changes. :(
Everyone would love that!
@@dimlighty ikr!
Not only that, but it would also never run out
Yes agree, we need nuclear power.
Woke up to the notification of this video. I'm sure I'll have a good day 😊.
Winds are generally generated due to energy from the sun.
Very informative! Thank you for sharing!
thank you for this video , please could you make one about muscle spasms/twitches I get they by the minute
3:55
They had us in the first half, not gonna lie
everyone here b4 1k views -->
Animation is blowing my mind
This didn't tell me what I wanted to know.
Me either. Not at all
So cool 👏👏👏
The best teacher award goes to⭐⭐⭐
Nice 👍👍👍
Great 👍👍👌👌👌
who came here cuz of science
Thank you for the video! i love the style you used of kinda slowly thuroughly explaining it. I already knew mist of it, but its fun to listen to. As someone who has massive dream to work on build and repair these, i cant wait. Thanks for time
3:09 well that felt as if U were taking a dig at US😅😓
Well, sort of sounds like the US is taking a dig at itself
This is amazing! Love it!
Fun fact: most wind turbines are not recycled, they are just buried
Recicled? What does that mean?
Fun fact: most fossil fuel‘s that get burnt, don‘t get recicled either.🤓🤪🤫
@@dimlighty Recycled, English is not my first language so I ended up mixing things a bit
@@dhvvgjhegj8686 Plants literally do that, they turn CO2 into wood and food
@@originallynot yea really convenient, you just have to wait a few million years until the oil you burn gets turned into crude oil again.
Awesome Animation!! Good job, Ted-Ed.
LMAO I JUST THOUGHT ABOUT THIS
Seriously LYAO? Why you laughing though?
4:17 you forgot to mention Hydropower ! one of the best and cheapest one
Building a dam is expensive
Excellent explanation.short and sweet
The view from the top is amazing.
happy earth day everyone and every day should be earth day.
I love Ted-Ed💖💖
This one had some of the best animation
We need more of these here in Texas.
thanks for the info💋
What happens after a wind turbine is used for 20 years? Is it possible to replace or even to repair parts, or is the structure of the turbine damaged after such a long time so it has to be dismantled?
"Is it possible to replace or even to repair parts" Yes, they often go through maintenance throughout the year - the jobs pay pretty well too.
Always amazing and creative
Love all videos thank you so much for uploading such an informative video..... please upload still more videos with which I'm getting updated all the time...and I'm learning,knowing new things around the world by watching your videos...
All the best...
God bless you....
the outro is SOOOOOOooooo creative damn
Eternal breeze...I can feel its freshness
Came from Linguamarina channel ❤️❤️❤️
2:26 Snow too, if you don't neglect to winterize them.
Sometimes wind works ...Sometimes, not so much.. "The Ancient Mariner" comes to mind .