The Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Power

Do you want to know the advantages and disadvantages of wind power? If you have considered the use of wind energy in your home, you will definitely have wondered about the above question.

After researching almost every aspect, advantages and disadvantages of wind energy, I have discovered that wind power technology is a viable option and have since built my own homemade windmill electrical system to generate free power at home.

Advantages of Wind Power

The first advantage is also the reason why it is becoming increasingly necessary that we must find ways to use renewable energy. Harnessing wind power for electricity is not harmful to the environment and, unlike the burning of fossil fuels, does not cause pollution.

Another advantage is that it has helped me and many other home owners save a lot of money. First of all, a home built energy system is much cheaper to build (costing around $200) compared to buying a ready made one that can cost around $10,000 or more. Also, ever since I installed the system, my household electric bill has dropped by more than 70% and I am very pleased with how much it has helped me save.

Disadvantages of Wind Power

The biggest disadvantage is probably unpredictable wind patterns, which may not be enough in some situations and areas. This is one disadvantage that can be overcome with battery storage systems. Also, there are very few areas that have insufficient wind for such wind powered systems to work properly.

Another issue that some people have complained about is that some big wind turbines can be quite noisy when their blades rotate. This has never been a problem for me as the windmill system that I have assembled is relatively quiet.

Autor: Gary Ashby

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Added: January 16, 2009
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