A few other questions on wind power, as i’m very interested in this subject …….
- How expensive is wind power? (the construction, expensive to run)
- Is wind power used anywhere else in the worl apart from Australia?
- How sustainable are the reserves of energy?
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Leown,
Hopefully I can shed some light on your questions…
What are the concerns of wind power?
– The largest concern with large, commercial wind turbines is noise pollution and what damages can occur when a catastrophic failure happens. For instance, in the US, several towns have already passed laws ot prevent the large turbines form being built within a certain radius of the town.
How expensive is wind power? (the construction, expensive to run)
– Bigger isn’t always better. The huge mega-watt size turbines can cost millions to build and even more to install. In Europe, the newest focus is on smaller, residential turbines that are less visually obtrusive, quieter and cause less damage if they fail structurally. Each smaller unit can provide power to an individual home, which is the whole point anyway. The smaller units are much more cost effective at only a couple of thousand Euro.
Is wind power used anywhere else in the world apart from Australia?
– Yes. Wind power is being used in large and small scale throughout the world.
How sustainable are the reserves of energy?
– Sustainability issues with wind power are basically the same as any other mechanical means of power production. Moving parts have a service life. As long as the sun shines and the earth rotates on its axis, we will have winds. If you mean storing the electricity produced by a wind turbine, we are limited by current battery technology.
Hopefully I have answered your questions.