Eurowind History
In what year was Eurowind Energy founded?
2006
What does a wind turbine use to generate electricity?
The energy of the wind
Eurowind Energy was founded in 2006.
True
What spins around on a wind turbine when the wind blows?
The blades
In which Danish town was Eurowind Energy founded?
Hobro
Name one energy source Eurowind Energy works with besides wind.
Solar
Søren's first purchase of three wind turbines took place in Denmark.
False. He travelled to Berlin.
What do you think happens if the wind stays very weak for several days?
The turbines produce less electricity.
Which man erected a converted Riisager turbine in 1977?
Ove Rasmussen
What do we call energy from sources that nature constantly replenishes?
Renewable energy
Eurowind Energy works exclusively with wind energy.
False
Name two things you can power with electricity from a wind turbine.
For example lighting, phone charging or refrigerators
Which lawyer helped found the company?
Jakob Kortbæk
What can be used to store electricity for later?
Batteries or other energy storage
Jens agreed to buy a wind turbine straight away.
False. He said no at first and came to regret it.
Why can't wind turbines simply be built anywhere?
Planning must take people, nature, noise and permits into account.
In what year did Søren travel to Berlin to buy three wind turbines?
2003
Why does it make sense to combine wind and solar power?
They complement each other: each produces differently depending on the weather.
Wind turbines can generate electricity even when the wind is not blowing.
False. Turbines need wind to produce power.
What do you think is the biggest challenge in getting all our electricity from wind and solar?
The weather varies, so we need to store power.