the advantages and disadvantages of using wind power

1. Causes no pollution and is renewable energy

Inexhaustible and can be used on a small scale for domestic use

Low running cost and construction cost

It is especially suitable in coastal areas, open grasslands and remote hilly areas

2. Windmills spoils the beauty of natural landscape

Can only be developed in areas with very strong winds and power generated is still low

Wind speed and direction often change so it cannot provide stable electricity supply

Costal windmills may produce vibration to seafloors and may affect marine ecosystem

Affect the migratory birds and may harm endangered bird species