Global Wind Day

Every year, on June 15th, Global Wind Day celebrates the power and possibilities that wind energy brings. It is also a day for people to learn more about wind and this important energy.

Global Wind Day is celebrated on June 15th every year, which is an international event to raise awareness about the importance of wind energy and the power of wind energy to change the world, improve energy systems and decarbonize economies. Investing in wind energy means spending less money on importing fossil fuels, resulting in a smaller carbon footprint and reduced CO2 for cleaner air on our planet. On Global Wind Day, we are not only learning about how wind energy leads to a greener planet, but also about creating jobs and job opportunities for many people.

History of Global Wind Day

The history of wind energy as an energy source goes back thousands of years. As early as 5,000 BC, the Egyptians used wind power to propel their boats across the Nile. This was improved by the Chinese in 200 BC when they invented the wind-powered water pump. Furthermore, people from the Middle East and Persia discovered windmills with reed woven blades to grind grain with faster speed and less manpower, which eventually led to food production more efficiently.

It was not until the 1st century AD that Heron of Alexandria created the wind wheel. According to historians, this was the first recorded wind wheel to power a machine. It consists of a small windmill that powers a piston to push air through the organ's pipes. According to records, it makes a sound like a flute.

In the Middle Ages, windmills became a common device in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq. They were used to pump water and grind sugar cane, which eventually fueled their manual milling industry. The technology was finally brought to Northwestern Europe in 1180 and became a popular tool for grinding flour - a system that still exists today.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, windmills have appeared in the United States thanks to colonists. Homeowners and ranchers have installed thousands of water pumps and small wind generators in the American West.

The possibilities of wind energy were further explored due to the oil shortage in the 1970s. This forced people to find an alternative energy source to generate electricity. Because of this scarcity, the US federal government has installed thousands of wind turbines in California to encourage the use of renewable energy sources. By 2020, the share of U.S. electricity generation through wind power has grown to 8.4% - a huge spike from 1% in the 1990s.

Some truths about wind energy

• The wind industry solves the problem of employment

The wind industry employs 650,000 people of various capacities around the world.

• The first modern turbine

The first modern turbine was built in Vermont, USA.

• Very powerful commercial turbine

A commercial wind turbine can power 600 homes.

• The biggest wind turbine

The largest wind turbine ever created in Hawaii, 20 stories high and each wing as long as a football field.

• It doesn't need water

Wind energy is the only source of electricity that doesn't need water.

How to celebrate Global Wind Day

• Kite flying outside

This may sound like a simple activity, but flying a kite outside is an effective way to explain to your child how wind energy works. Discuss how wind power propels a kite into the air. This is also a great bonding activity that is both fun and educational.

• Attend a workshop on wind energy

In an age where the climate crisis is at its peak, wind power is the future. Attend Global Wind Day workshops to learn about the benefits and new technologies of wind energy as an alternative source of electricity. Educating yourself is important.

• Put it on social media

Do you know any knowledge about wind energy and its benefits? Of course, you should raise awareness about it on social media. Share academic articles or Global Windy Day event pages to your news feed. Use the hashtag #GlobalWindEnergy and update your friends and family on one of the most important solutions to decarbonizing the planet.

Why Global Wind Day is important

• It's very useful for the planet

With the rise of global warming and other crises, wind energy is one of the solutions to help reduce pollutants. Its long-term effects are very beneficial for the new generation and for the generations to come.

• It raises awareness

Everyone needs to proactively highlight the benefits of wind energy so that companies, governments and other industries will adopt the technology as an alternative energy source. The only way to get them to be proactive is to raise awareness. Education is the key.

• Wind energy saves costs

Global Wind Day plays an important role in supportting the cost-effectiveness of wind energy. It is one of the lowest-priced energy sources known today, potentially lowering federal taxes.