Wind Facts - Lekela Power

What to know about wind energy

Wind power has been used by many countries for several decades. Here are some key facts about generating electricity from wind:

Wind power has been used for centuries to provide mechanical power for milling and pumping water.

Wind energy generates no carbon emissions or other pollution and uses the endless natural supply of wind.

There are thousands of wind turbines across Africa, Europe, America and Asia, providing electricity for homes and businesses.

Noise levels from wind turbines meet strict recommendations set by the World Health Organisation.

The slowest wind speed at which turbines can produce electricity.

The cost of the wind itself, unlike paying for fossil fuels like coal or oil.

The year the first modern mega-watt class wind turbine was built in the USA.

The carbon emissions that wind turbines emit.

The maximum time it will take to build the project.

Of wind energy that the project’s parent company Lekela is building in Africa.

The number of homes that the project will power.

The wind energy capacity that the project will increase in Egypt.