The United States, in particular, is focusing on exploiting this safe and clean source of energy to power as many houses a possible and recorded achievement shows that this is achievable. However, just like other sources of energy, wind energy also comes with few disadvantages. The benefits and disadvantages of wind energy are considered below.

Advantages of Wind Energy

Renewable and clean

  • Never run out of supply
  • Require low cost for operation and maintenance
  • Wind turbines do not occupy too much space
  • Reduce the demand for oil
  • Create job opportunity
  • The job opportunities within renewable energy are massive

Disadvantages of Wind Energy

Wind energy is periodical

  • Dependent on the speed of the wind
  • Can cause visual and noise pollution
  • Not enough power to provide an uninterrupted supply of electricity
  • Lack of potential to completely substitute oil
  • Only 8.4% of total electricity generated from wind energy in 2020 was from wind power

Conclusion

All sources of power come with drawbacks and advantages

  • Particular reference needs to be made to the fact that environmental safety, which is of paramount importance in the US, is one of the advantages of wind energy
  • However, it is apparent that wind energy can serve the United States better despite its benefits

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