Pros
Wind energy is friendly to the surrounding environment, as no fossil fuels are burnt to generate electricity from wind energy.
. Wind turbines take up less space than the average power station. Windmills only have to occupy a few square meters for the base, this allows the land around the turbine to be used for many purposes.
. Newer technologies are making the extraction of wind energy much more efficient. The wind is free, and we are able to use this free source of energy.
. Wind turbines are a great resource to generate energy in windy locations, such as mountain communities and windy countryside.
.When wind is combined with solar electricity, this energy source is great for developed and developing countries to provide a steady, reliable supply of electricity.
. Wind turbines take up less space than the average power station. Windmills only have to occupy a few square meters for the base, this allows the land around the turbine to be used for many purposes.
. Newer technologies are making the extraction of wind energy much more efficient. The wind is free, and we are able to use this free source of energy.
. Wind turbines are a great resource to generate energy in windy locations, such as mountain communities and windy countryside.
.When wind is combined with solar electricity, this energy source is great for developed and developing countries to provide a steady, reliable supply of electricity.
Cons
. Not reliable: In many areas, the winds strength is too low to support a wind turbine or wind farm.There are some moments where the turbines don ’t collect any energy
. Wind turbines generally produce much lesser electricity than the average fossil fuelled power station.
. Wind turbine construction can be very expensive and can also affect surrounding wildlife during the build process.
. The noise pollution from commercial wind turbines is sometimes similar to a small jet engine.
. The rotary motion can hurt birds
. It hasn't happened more than once or twice but when something goes wrong with the turbine it can cause a lot of serious damaging
.
. Wind turbines generally produce much lesser electricity than the average fossil fuelled power station.
. Wind turbine construction can be very expensive and can also affect surrounding wildlife during the build process.
. The noise pollution from commercial wind turbines is sometimes similar to a small jet engine.
. The rotary motion can hurt birds
. It hasn't happened more than once or twice but when something goes wrong with the turbine it can cause a lot of serious damaging
.
