TED Talks Daily How wind energy could power Earth ... and 17 other planets | Dan Jørgensen
Feb 3, 2022
Dan Jørgensen, Denmark's climate minister, is at the forefront of the country's ambitious plan to achieve a fossil-free future by 2050, completely transitioning from oil dependency. He discusses the explosive growth of the wind power industry, highlighting how a single wind turbine rotation can charge over 1,400 cell phones! Jørgensen connects Denmark's historical legacy, even tracing back to the Vikings, with innovative modern advancements in wind technology. He envisions not just powering Earth, but potentially 17 other planets with renewable energy solutions!
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The First Turbine
- Henrik Stiesdahl, a 19-year-old, built a wind turbine in the 1970s.
- This turbine's design became the prototype for many modern wind turbines, including those produced by Vestas.
Wind Power's Growth
- Wind power has grown significantly since the 1970s.
- Modern turbines are much larger and more powerful than early models, generating enough electricity to power many homes.
Denmark's Green Transformation
- One turbine on a farm sparked a transformation in Denmark.
- Denmark now hopes to inspire similar transformations in other countries.