Dual Usages for Alternative Wind Power

Online, December 2, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Wind power is the United States' fastest growing renewable energy power resource. Worldwide the U.S. is second only to Europe, in the amount of energy produced by wind power. Together, the two account for 81% of world wide wind power installations.

The U.S has seen its wind power installations increase from just over 6 GW in 2004 to over 35GW in 2009. Texas is the leading state within in the U.S., with a generating capacity of over 9.400 MW. If Texas was a separate country, it would rank 6th worldwide in generating capacity.

Studies conducted by the U.S Department of Energy came to the conclusion, that wind from the Great Plains states of Kansas, North Dakota and Texas could provide enough electricity to power the entire United States.

It is in Texas, that Wind Here Enterprises has developed its first dual function wind farm. The company has acquired its first development project, Cycle Ranch in Floresville. Wind Here is developing a wind farm on a property that already hosts established motocross speedway events each week The company believes dual usage of the land maximizes its usage and benefits surrounding communities.

Economic development stimulus concept plans that company develops not only look to harness the natural green energy of wind but will increase rural economies with job creation and investment opportunities. Its such initiatives that minimize entry costs of harnessing wind, while maximizing land usage.