Wind Turbines

Why harness the wind for energy production?

• UK is the windiest country in Europe
• The wind is free and with modern technology it can be captured efficiently. – unlimited source
• Once the wind turbine is built the energy it produces does not cause green house gases or other pollutants.
• Although wind turbines can be very tall each takes up only a small plot of land. This means that the land below can still be used. This is especially the case in agricultural areas as farming can still continue.
• Many people find wind farms an interesting feature of the landscape.
• Remote areas that are not connected to the electricity power grid can use wind turbines to produce their own supply.
• Wind turbines are available in a range of sizes which means a vast range of people and businesses can use them. Single households to small towns and villages can make good use of a range of wind turbines.
• Benefit from the Feed in Tariff.
• Does not produce any harmful waste, leading to a reduction in carbon dioxide CO2 and Sulphur dioxide SO2
• Wind is everywhere 24/7
• Reduce dependence on foreign oil