Wind farms
where else in the world are there wind farms?
In the UK
What kind of energy do wind farms produce?
clean energy!
Do wind turbine blades run all the time?
No, they can never run at full capacity which makes them not efficient.
The perfect spot for wind farms is...
In the ocean
No
Is wind a consistent source of energy?
NO
how much wind do you need to produce electricity?
3 meters per second
Will wind turbines be seen on the shoreline?
No - They will be 20 miles offshore.
Will wind farms boost our economy?
It may not be because we will pay high taxes and the project will be expensive.
How many homes get electricity from the UK wind farms?
Powers 500,000 homes in the UK
Is wind energy going to create green house gases?
No it's clean energy. Natural gas produces 40 times more green house gases.
What part of the wind projects contains unclean energy?
The bi-product of the production of the wind farms use oil products and they do not recycle used parts like the wind turbines.
How hard does the wind need to blow?
You just need a gentle breeze
Are there environmental impacts on the ocean?
Studies show there are minimal impacts on the ocean.
Are there other deepwater offshore wind farms in production to show productivity?
No - Morro bay would be the first deep water offshore wind farm.