Advantages/Disadvantagesof Wind Poweradvantages disadvantages for wind power - More Coming Soon The Pros :1. Renewability: The renewability of
wind power is by far it's most appealing feature. No
matter what happens with our other un-renewable
resources, there's no denying that the wind will
continue to blow. Whether it's an off-shore wind farm,
or just a turbine set up in someone's backyard, the
power of the wind is here to stay, so why not take
advantage of what nature has to offer?
2. Environmentally Friendly: While there are still some kinks to be worked out regarding the effect of wind turbines on sonar-capable animals like bats and owls, wind power is definitely an ecologically sound source of energy. This is especially true when comparing wind and solar energy to other conventional sources like gas and coal. After the initial production of the turbine, it emits little to no carbon to own and operate a wind turbine. So with wind power you are establishing yourself as a responsible citizen. 3. It`s Free!: As with solar power there is a large initial investment to be made if you want to convert your home to wind power. However, if you use your system wisely it will pay itself off within a decade or so, and after that all energy harnessed is free. You can`t say that about natural gas. So while the rest of the gas-guzzling population suffers as heating costs continue to rise, you can sit back and watch your investment pay off. Also you can contact your local or national government about subsidies for your renewable investment. For more information on wind power subsidies, check out our wind resources section. The Cons :1. Intermittency: Depending on your location, wind power is not always at full force, so there will be times when the amount of energy harnessed may not meet your energy demands at any given moment. If you are still connected to your local grid, this shouldn`t be a problem as you can usually set up an energy sharing system with your local utility company where you sell them energy when you produce more than you use, and buy that energy back in times of need. If you`re off the grid, you can invest into batteries to store the energy for times of need. While the batteries are a less efficient use of power, they are necessary in some situations. 2. Initial Cost: Because wind power is yet to be a common technology the costs of setting up a wind farm or wind turbine for your home are still fairly expensive in comparison to other conventional energy sources. However when analyzing the risk of investment, one can conclude that the initial cost is worth the later years of free energy and also the lack of carbon emitted from using renewables.
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