Question

what are the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy​

Answer 1

Answer:

Advantages of wind energy

• Wind is a reliable and infinite renewable energy resource

• Wind energy is cost effective, and prices are dropping still

• Wind energy reduces carbon emissions when used instead of fossil fuels

• Few running costs when the turbines are up and running.

• Offshore wind farms can take advantage of offshore wind flow, without affecting the landscape view.

Disadvantages of wind energy

• Wind energy can be unpredictable as the amount of electricity generated is dependent on the speed and direction of the wind

• Wind farms can affect the visual appearance of the landscape

• Wind turbines can damage the habitats of birds and marine life.

• Wind farms can be expensive to construct.

Answer 2

Answer:

Wind Energy

Advantages:-

✦ Non-Polluting

✦ Low cost production of electricity once setup

✦ Safe and Clean

Disadvantages:-

✦ Noise Pollution

✦ Windmills costly to setup　

✦ Disturbs Radio and T. V. reception　

✦ Harmful to birds

Explanation:-

Wind is an inexhaustible source of energy. Windmills have been used for grinding grain and lifting water since times immemorial. In modern time windmills, the high speed winds rotate the windmills which is connected to a generator to produce electricity. Wind farms are found in Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, UK, USA, and Spain are noted for their wind energy production.