More Disadvantages to Wind Energy

Cons of Wind Power

-Wind is a fluctuating energy source, In order for wind energy to be a smart and useful investment some sort of storage must be used. e.g. batteries

-Wind turbines produce a noise and vibration that many turbine neighbors have reported as disturbing and annoying.

-The production of wind turbines is a very large upfront investment many cannot afford to pay up front.

-Wind turbines are a serious threat to animals such as birds, the birds are also a threat to the turbines as they could potentially cause damage to the turbine.

-Many people find the turbine looks to be disturbing and ugly.

Mathias Aarre Maehlum. “Wind Energy Pros and Cons.” Energy Informative. December 6, 2013.Web. <http://energyinformative.org/wind-energy-pros-and-cons/>.