Land-based wind turbines create some of the cheapest electricity on the planet with a free energy supply. And, since the power offered by wind turbines is sold at a set price for a long period, there are no sudden price changes that always affect the energy produced by fossil fuels.
FREMONT, CA: There is no secret that the world needs renewable and clean energy sources. Fossil fuels pollute, are detrimental to the atmosphere, and run out easily, so we need replacements. However, of all those created - solar, hydro, geothermal - none, possibly, has more capacity to provide the power we need than to harness the power of the wind.
Wind energy has also contributed to our energy needs through wind turbines and wind farms. With new technologies, the windmills have been turned into electricity behemoths that help fuel the grids of nations all over the globe. So, what are the benefits of electricity generated by wind power?
Lacks Pollution
There are two important risks to using fossil fuels for resources. First, they are a scarce resource and will not be available to humanity for 70 years. The second is more unfortunate: the amount of waste generated by their use. Particulates, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide are the primary sources of greenhouse gasses, smog, and acid rain. Wind energy generates no pollution.
Renewable
The technology will enhance, but the wind will always be there. The source of wind power from the wind is inexhaustible. It is sustainable and green because it is our consumers' key renewable energy option.
Cost-Efficient
Land-based wind turbines generate some of the cheapest electricity on the planet using a free energy supply. And, since the power provided by wind turbines is sold at a set price for a long period, there are no sudden price changes that often impact the energy generated by fossil fuels. Power generation is not getting any cheaper.
Space Efficient
While retaining a similar footprint, wind turbines are becoming larger and more powerful. Each generation can supply enough power for 600 homes based on electricity generated in a single year. Of course, these larger turbines have to be more common, but they can use the land for food production.
