There are several advantages and disadvantages of wind power. Wind power is harvesting the forces of the wind to apply them to practical uses, such as powering a home or neighborhood. This energy can be collected in many ways such as windmills, wind turbines, and also wind pumps. I will present a step by step guide that taught me how to build my own windmills and solar panels at home for renewable energy.
Wind power has several advantages, one of which is that the wind is virtually unlimited. Another advantage to using wind power is that there is no pollution going out into the environment that other energy sources like coal or other fossil fuels emit into the atmosphere. These pollutants have terrible side effects on the environment and on all animals. Many animals are temperature sensitive or need certain conditions to thrive; all of these things can and will change if alternative means of gathering energy are not found.
Turbines and windmills take up very little space, which is an advantage of using this new form of energy, since the land does not have to be dedicated to a single use. Sure turbines and windmills are great vessels, but that’s just straight up. There is still plenty of room towards the base of each turbine or mill to use for farmland or grazing. This is not only using an efficient way of collecting energy, but also getting the most use out of the land. The fact that windmills and turbines come in different shapes and sizes is convenient because you may want to invest in a turbine or mill of your own, which means you’ll need one to fit your specific space.
In addition to the advantages that wind power offers, there are also several disadvantages. One of the biggest downsides is that with the strange effects of global warming, our weather patterns have been very inconsistent and unpredictable. This is a big problem because these structures can cost several hundred dollars, but the payout to break even with the money saved can take months or even years. Wind turbines also kill many birds because birds fly in search of strong winds. Since strong winds attract birds, they may fly too close to the turbines while they are in motion and hit them and die. Several thousand bird deaths have been caused by wind turbines or windmills.
Also, another disadvantage of these turbines and mills is the fact that they are very expensive. During strong wind or thunder storms, these windmills can sustain damage that can cost upwards of thousands of dollars to repair. Also, metal attracts lightning, which is most likely due to the fact that these structures are so high in the air. The money saved on collecting wind energy can be spent only on repairs.
When it comes down to it, there are many advantages and disadvantages of wind power. This form of energy is among the first alternative means of harvesting energy, this idea may not solve the energy crisis, but every small step towards a resolution counts. I personally managed to build my own homemade wind and solar panel system simply by following an online DIY guide.