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Wind energy refers to any form of mechanical energy that is generated from wind or some other naturally occurring airflow. There are advantages and disadvantages to any type of energy source, and wind energy is no different. In this article, we'll review some of the top pros and cons of generating electricity from wind turbines.

Top pros and cons of wind energy

Wind energy is one of the most common types of renewable energy in the U.S. today, and also happens to be one of our fastest-growing sources of electricity. However, while there are a number of environmental benefits to using wind energy, there are some downsides. Here are a few of the top pros and cons:

Pros and cons of wind energy

Pros of wind energy

Cons of wind energy

Renewable & clean source of energy

Intermittent

Low operating costs

Noise and visual pollution

Efficient use of land space

Some adverse environmental impact

Wind energy is a job creator

Wind power is remote

On the pros side, wind is a clean, renewable energy source, and is one of the most cost-effective sources for electricity. On the cons side, wind turbines can be noisy and unappealing aesthetically, and can sometimes adversely impact the physical environment around them. Similar to solar power, wind power is also intermittent, meaning that turbines are reliant on weather and therefore aren't capable of generating electricity 24/7.

Below, we'll explore these pros and cons in further detail.

Advantages of wind energy

Wind energy is clean and renewable

Unlike coal, natural gas, or oil, generating electricity from wind doesn't result in greenhouse gas emissions. While there are some environmental considerations that come with building large wind farms, once operational, wind turbines themselves don't require burning any fossil fuels to operate.

Additionally, wind energy is completely renewable and will never run out. In opposition to traditional fossil fuels resources that replenish very slowly, wind naturally occurs in our atmosphere, and we don't have to worry about supply issues in the future.

Wind energy is a job creator

In terms of job creation, the wind energy sector is the fastest growing in the United States. Currently there are more than 100,000 workers in the field with the potential to support more than 600,000 in coming years.

Wind energy has low operating costs

As far as upfront costs go, wind farms or individual turbines can be expensive to install. However, once up and running, operating costs are relatively low; their fuel (wind) is free, and the turbines don't require too much maintenance over the course of their lifetime.

Wind energy is space-efficient

Cumulatively, wind farms can take up a lot of land space; however, the actual turbines and equipment don't use up a lot of real-estate. This means that land used for wind turbines can often also be used for other purposes, such as farming.

Disadvantages of wind energy

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Pros And Cons of Wind Energy | EnergySage

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There are many advantages and disadvantages to wind energy - from cost to land use and more.

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Historically, windmills in Holland served many purposes. The most important probably was pumping water out of the lowlands and back into the rivers beyond the dikes so that the land could be farmed. In the fourteenth century, hollow-post mills were used to drive scoop wheels to drain the wetlands.

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-Windmills are a renewable resource that utilizes the wind to turn it making it a clean energy that doesn't effect the earth in a bad way
-Windmills can also use the energy for processing corn into cormill hence the name windmill
-Windmills also can use the energy to power a water pump that moves the water.

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-Some windmills are not clean and utilize fossil fuels such as oil which is bad for the earth and environment
-Windmills also encroach on wildlife and their habitats leaving the animals to either move or  adapt to the new human building
-Windmills are noisy and an eyesore to some especially the old ones which disturb the wildlife and environment

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Windmills are used as a renewable resource that makes clean energy to power anything.
The dutch use the windmills to power a water pump to pump out water and utilize their land