Wind Energy- The Pros & Cons
Over the past twenty years, wind power has been turned into a renewable source of energy. The pros and cons of wind energy should be looked into when considering this source of energy. The pros of wind energy are fairly obvious. This energy source is renewable, clean, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. It is widely distributed and can reduce your energy costs. The modern wind turbine is quieter due to improvements in blade design. The cons of wind energy include several issues. It could be difficult finding the right location to construct a larger wind farm. There could be a lot of noise associated with the larger wind farms as well. The issue of birds and bats, especially the endangered species, being killed is rising since most paths of migration are not known.