Energy- Wind

Question 1

What are the advantages of using verticle wind turbines rather than horizontal axis wind turbines? (Give 3 examples)

Answer 1

Verticle axis wind turbines:
• Can use wind from any direction
• Start to rotate at slower windspeeds
• Can operate at higher wind velocities
•Are quieter
• Can be located closer together

Question 2

How can wind turbines impact wildlife (bats/ birds)?

Answer 2

• Impact of material extraction to make turbines
• bat deaths due to pressure change/ interference with bat echolocation
• bird/ bat strikes