Environmentally sensitive energy production has come a long way
in the past few years. Wind power, in particular, is in
increasingly widespread use, with wind turbines operating
throughout the world and exponential growth expected within the
next few years. However, hurdles remain. The most pressing
relates to the inconsistent nature of weather and the need for a
low-maintenance, economically attractive energy storage system.
There are three rotor blades in the typical wind turbine. The
rotors, which can be adjusted continuously to respond to weather
conditions, feed into generators to create electricity. The
ability of a turbine to optimize its performance in response to
the elements is what makes it attractive as a clean energy
source, but it can create waste. Most energy storage systems are
designed to meet high power demands but occur in brief and
scattered bursts. The rest of the time, battery-powered storage
capabilities exceed the need of the turbine. Ultracapacitors
provide a highly reliable, cost-eff