When we think of wind power, we generally think of those high tech wind farms, where countless turbines with slow spinning blades are set-up in rows to harness the power hidden in the moving air. It’s in this last one decade that many of these farms have sprung up on countless hilltops in the country. However, wind power isn’t new to us; our ancestors used the energy in the wind for ages to propel their boats, grind grains, and pump water.
Today, wind energy is mostly used for electricity generation. It is clean, renewable, and relatively cheap. The power is almost free once the infrastructure is paid for. However, wind is not a perfect energy alternative to fossil fuels; and it has its own set of disadvantages/issues.
The biggest disadvantage of wind power is that wind doesn’t blow consistently or steadily. So, wind power companies have to research for years to determine whether a site is ideal for setting up a wind farm.
It’s true that wind power isn’t a perfect solution for today’s energy driven global economy; however, it’s arguably the best of all options (energy sources) we have available at the moment. It’s only through wind energy that we can reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, and ensure a green future for generations to come.
Today, wind energy is mostly used for electricity generation. It is clean, renewable, and relatively cheap. The power is almost free once the infrastructure is paid for. However, wind is not a perfect energy alternative to fossil fuels; and it has its own set of disadvantages/issues.
The biggest disadvantage of wind power is that wind doesn’t blow consistently or steadily. So, wind power companies have to research for years to determine whether a site is ideal for setting up a wind farm.
It’s true that wind power isn’t a perfect solution for today’s energy driven global economy; however, it’s arguably the best of all options (energy sources) we have available at the moment. It’s only through wind energy that we can reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, and ensure a green future for generations to come.
