Wind Power

Question 1

What are the Advantages of Wind Power?

Answer 1

• No pollution
• No fuel costs and minimal running costs
• No permanent damage to the landscape
• Does not contribute to Global Warming and so does not damage the planet

Question 2

Describe the Process

Answer 2

• Wind turns turbine

* Turbine turns generator

Question 3

What is the Cost of Wind Power?

Answer 3

• 0 fuel cost

* Expensive to build

Question 4

What are the Disadvantages of Wind Power?

Answer 4

• Noisy
• Spoil the view
• Need 1500 wind turbines to replace one coal-fired power station
• No power when the wind stops and is impossible to increase supply when there is extra demand
• Initial costs are quite high