Survey on Wind Energy.

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Survey on Wind Energy

Wind energy first came to the fore in 1991 with the creation the UK’s first wind farm. Wind farms were created in the purpose of harnessing the potential energy that could be created using the wind. Renewable energy is ever increasing whether it be wind, wave or solar power. The great advantage of these renewable energies is their cleanliness for the environment. Ironically however, the issue of wind farms has had strong media attention due to a lack of support from environmentalists and the like. The case against wind farms as many different angles. Perhaps the most obvious and most publicised drawback is the aesthetics that come with the giant turbines. The turbines are seen as a blotch on the scenery of the countryside. Secondly, for those who live in the vicinity of wind farms, the noise generated from the turbines can be considered as hazardous noise pollution. It is clear to see why the wind energy issue has created such vehement and conflicting views, which is evident through the multiple surveys that have been carried out over the past 13 years. This is why it is clear to see that the issue of wind energy is vital in the study of the environment and politics.

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With energy an ever-increasing need in modern day society, various sources are now being exploited. As an approach to protecting the environment, several countries have employed wind as a device to produce energy, so much so, that it has become the world’s fastest growing energy source. The energy produced is measured in megawatts (MW). The European Union had by the end of 2003, installed a total of 28,440 MW. In 2003 alone, 5,411 MW were installed, the largest amount in a single year since wind energy has been employed. These figures equate to 2.4% of the EU’s electrical consumption, ...

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