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Because they can produce electricity, without dangerous and polluting Carbon dioxide emissions. However, studies have shown that wildlife can be harmed by them, especially migrating birds. Having them offshore means that people can't complain about their noise.
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∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoSome problems associated with offshore wind farms are:
- Delivery of materials to the job site
- construction, installation, maintenance and security of the generating plants
- no parking spaces for workmen
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What is one advantage offshore wind farms have over land wind farms?
Offshore winds farms are more likely to be out of sight
What will be the ultimate source of energy for offshore wind farms?
Wind.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of offshore wind farms?
Offshore wind farms produce energy which is virtually emission free. After the initial expense of purchasing the wind farms, there are minimal costs involved in producing energy. Many people are opposed to offshore wind farms as they can ruin the view of the ocean and may cause noise.
Where are wind farms sited at the moment?
The majority of wind farms are currently placed an high lands or offshore
Is a good idea to build wind farms?
yes
What are the advantages of onshore wind farms?
Easier to connect to grid than offshore wind farms so the electricity is cheaper to produce.
Where are offshore and onshore wind farms located and where are they planned to be built?
The Netherlands
What is good about offshore wind-farms?
Reduces the use of fossil fuelsclean, renewabledoes not effect the fish, wildlife etcwinds offshore are more consistent, therefore producing more electricity
Where is wind energy produced?
wind energy is produced in wind farms usually in the countryside but can sometimes be in other places. They can also be offshore .
What are some examples of wind power?
Wind power is found in wind farms, producing electricity for everyone, people sometimes use the solar panels for saving the Environment but I think it's a good idea.
Do you know what wind power generation is?
Offshore wind farms can harness more frequent and powerful winds than are Intermittency and the non-dispatchable nature of wind energy production can difficult, as little is known about the actual wind resources of towns and cities.
Where is the wind good for wind farms?
Wind farms are ideally located in large open areas of land or on and off shore coastal areas where the wind blows steadily for long periods of time.
