Wind Power

It is often said that each coin has 2 faces and before buying any equipment it is recommended to learn what the other face of the coin says. The information provided is not meant to scare you into opting against wind power but the listed disadvantages of wind power are meant to help you make an informed decision.

·         Disadvantages of Wind power 1– Since wind is a natural factor that cannot be completely relied on, it is impossible to expect constant results without investing in a lot of wind turbines. Wind turbines are useful for people who have a back up energy source such as a local utility but since wind turbines take up space, wind turbines are not recommended for people who do not have enough space but require constant power.

·         Disadvantages of Wind power 2- The blades of wind turbines can kill birds that fly into it, and although the occurrence of such accidents is not common it is still possible. If you stay near a wild life sanctuary or in an area that houses endangered species of birds, you may require special clearance to set up a wind turbine.

·         Disadvantages of Wind power 3- Depending on the capacity of the wind turbine and the type of blades or machinery, wind turbines can be as noisy as a single washing machine or as noisy as a car travelling at 70 MPH. It is important to research about the noise levels of the wind turbines before purchasing them.

Although the listed disadvantages of wind power are mentioned above it is important to remember that certain factors such as noise can be negotiated and windows and doors can be closed to lessen the noise levels from entering the home. The advantages of wind power outweigh the disadvantages and to give a just idea, 2 advantages of wind power are mentioned below.

·         Advantages of wind power 1 – Wind is free and can help generate electricity. The excess electricity can be sold to local utilities to earn money and help increase the supply of clean energy.

·         Advantage of wind power 2 – According to many people wind turbines can add to the aesthetical value of land especially in farm land or agricultural land.  Also the area around the wind turbines can be utilized and does not go wasted once the wind turbine is installed.

It is true that there are disadvantages to wind power however the benefits and advantages of windpower are much greater.