Question

What are the advantages of wind energy?

Answer 1

$\bullet$ Safe, clean, renewable form of energy

$\bullet$ No air pollution or waste materials produced - does not contribute to global warming or acid rain

$\bullet$ Minimal effect on local ecosystems. Land may be farmed at the same time.

$\bullet$ Winds are stronger in winter when demand for electricity rises

$\bullet$ After initial construction, electricity production is relatively cheap

$\bullet$ Wind farms provide a source of income for farmers and may attract inductry in isolated rural communites.