Energia eólica e o estudo de caso da Usina de Mataraca.

Abstract

The present work analyzes the wind energy and proposes a better use of it as an alternative energy source to replace the use of fossil fuels that contribute directly to the global warming via the greenhouse effect. It begins with a general review, including a brief study of the winds and the basic principles of operation of the wind turbines and their components. So are exposed data of wind energy on the national scene as well as data from the global scene. Finally, applications that demonstrate the environmentally sustainable use of wind energy include the wind farms of Mataraca, in the northern coast of Paraíba.