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give reason wind energy is a useful resource in coastal areas

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wind energy is a good source of energy in coastal areas as there we find a gud source of wind energy that helps in rotating the turbine henceforth producing energy

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of offshore wind farms?



Advantages:

Offshore wind speeds tend to be faster than on land.1 Small increases in wind speed yield large increases in energy production: a turbine in a 15-mph wind can generate twice as much energy as a turbine in a 12-mph wind. Faster wind speeds offshore mean much more energy can be generated.Offshore wind speeds tend to be steadier than on land.1 A steadier supply of wind means a more reliable source of energy.Many coastal areas have very high energy needs. Half of the United States’ population lives in coastal areas,1 with concentrations in major coastal cities. Building offshore wind farms in these areas can help to meet those energy needs from nearby sources.Offshore wind farms have many of the same advantages as land-based wind farms – they provide renewable energy; they do not consume water; they provide a domestic energy source; they create jobs; and they do not emit environmental pollutants or greenhouse gases.2

Disadvantages:

Offshore wind farms can be expensive and difficult to build and maintain. In particular:It is very hard to build robust and secure wind farms in water deeper than around 200 feet (~60 m), or over half a football field’s length. Although coastal waters off the east coast of the U.S. are relatively shallow, almost all of the potential wind energy resources off the west coast are in waters exceeding this depth.3 Floating wind turbines are beginning to overcome this challenge.Wave action, and even very high winds, particularly during heavy storms or hurricanes, can damage wind turbines.1The production and installation of power cables under the seafloor to transmit electricity back to land can be very expensive.1Effects of offshore wind farms on marine animals and birds are not fully understood.4Offshore wind farms built within view of the coastline (up to 26 miles offshore, depending on viewing conditions5) may be unpopular among local residents, and may affect tourism and property values.3