Question

What are the environmental consequences of using the following sources of energy?

Wind energy through the windmill.

Answer 1

Wind Energy

1. Wind energy is the energy harnessed from the air by a windmill.
2. The kinetic energy of the wind is used to do mechanical work.
3. By using a turbine generator arrangement, we can produce electricity.

Environmental consequences of the windmill:

1. Windmills require a large chunk of land to install.
2. The plants and trees will be uprooted where windmills have to install.
3. The areas having windmills will be dangerous for the animals and birds.