Wind comes with many advantages and small easy-to-solve disadvantages.Here are some of them:
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Pros
Wind energy is a renewable resource so we have an unlimited supply of it.
Windmills are very space efficient for the huge amount of energy they produce if placed in reasonable areas Windmills are one of the cheapest electricity producing gadgets made. Wind power can significantly help reduce power outages
Windmills can be constructed on already existing farms/ranches which can help economies in rural areas because farmers can use the same amount of land and make even a greater profit
Remote areas that are not connected to the electricity power grid can use wind turbines to produce their own energy.
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Cons
Periodically, windmills can injure bats and other flyers of the world.
Wind is not continuous or steady so it cant meet the extreme high demand of energy.
Some residents say that windmills are noisy and bother their homes.
They also say that it sometimes ruins views Turning wind into energy is the job of the amazing windmill. This contraption works in a way that involves a lot of movement. First, the blades curved design captures wind, which causes the blades to spin around. The blades are connected to a metal bar that hold a gear box which then again spins another one. This one then spins the generator, creating electricity. As we can all see, this small essential part of a wind mill is clean, efficient and very cheap. |
How Wind Is Made
Wind energy is all about...well...wind! So, to maybe have a better idea of this renewable resource, you might as well know how it works!
It all starts out when the sun wakes up and shines on the land, warming it up. Next, because the land heats faster then water, it gets warmer faster. The heat causes for the hot air on the land to rise. Then, this leads to the cool air above the water to rush and take its place. This magnificent movement of air causes what we all know as wind. Using this data, and some farther studies, we can absolutely pin point the most reasonable and efficient areas to place our beloved windmills and capture this movement and convert it into energy.
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What Is The Cost?
Like everything, Wind has a cost, which is not much. Now a days, a whole wind turbine system including the turbine, the grid, and tower costs around $4000. Now, this is not so expensive for all these features. In addition, to get all these gadgets, you will also need a permit which can come to a free cost or $1000 depending on the utility. A kilowatt hour costs around .15 to .19 cents which is really cheap! And the prices continue to drop. They have decreased 80% since the 1980s and are continuing to drop!
Environmental Cost
Wind energy is a very clean way of harnessing something natural and turning it into electricity.
Although, some people are saying that the noise that windmills create are scaring species of animals away, no research has been done on it.
In addition, the blades of windmills can rarely injure/kill flying animals.
Lastly, tourists have said that windmills ruin the landscape and make it ugly. In contrast, most people think that these terrific energy makers add to the landscape and actually make it more interesting.
As we can all clearly see, there are some costs of wind energy but it is reasonable to compromise with, since, overall wind energy has some really cool and reliable features that will come in handy on our journey to make P.O.W a successful business.
Although, some people are saying that the noise that windmills create are scaring species of animals away, no research has been done on it.
In addition, the blades of windmills can rarely injure/kill flying animals.
Lastly, tourists have said that windmills ruin the landscape and make it ugly. In contrast, most people think that these terrific energy makers add to the landscape and actually make it more interesting.
As we can all clearly see, there are some costs of wind energy but it is reasonable to compromise with, since, overall wind energy has some really cool and reliable features that will come in handy on our journey to make P.O.W a successful business.