LO20: Discuss how commercial wind from ventures seek to optimise the location for their turbines by considering energy output, costs, environmental and social issues

Question 1

Discuss issues that are critical in determining the energy output from a proposed wind turbine project

Answer 1

The turbine selected, topography of the local terrain, orientation of the site, available wind speeds, positioning of site in relation to altitude and air density.

Question 2

Discuss costs that are involved in the planning, installation and running of a wind turbine project.

Answer 2

Installation costs, grid connection costs, servicing, end of life costs, surveys.

Question 3

Discuss the environmental and social issues that must be considered when assessing the validity of a wind turbine proposal.

Answer 3

Visual issues, noise pollution, communication skills, environmental impact assessment, local objections.