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There are lots of wind turbines on the coast because the is lots of wind and if its high there is stronger wind higher up.
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Why are wind farms near the sea?
Wind farms can be anywhere, not just near the sea. Many may be positioned near beaches because of the strong winds coming off the sea. However, in Australia, for example, most wind farms are positioned on hills or in the mountains, where high winds are generated by the topography of the countryside.
Why are most wind farms built near the top of the hill?
they are on top of hills because the wind is stronger when it is up high and there is nothing else at that height to get in the way
Why are wind farms so important?
wind farms provide a lot of electricity for country homes
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.
Are tornadoes found to be more prevalent near wind farms?
There is no evidence of a relationship between tornadoes and wind farms. However, wind farms are often built on open plains, and the central plains of the U.S. are a tornado prone region.
Where are wind farms sited at the moment?
The majority of wind farms are currently placed an high lands or offshore
Why are wind farms near the sea?
Wind farms can be anywhere, not just near the sea. Many may be positioned near beaches because of the strong winds coming off the sea. However, in Australia, for example, most wind farms are positioned on hills or in the mountains, where high winds are generated by the topography of the countryside.
Why are most wind farms built near the top of the hill?
they are on top of hills because the wind is stronger when it is up high and there is nothing else at that height to get in the way
What is a city in Oklahoma that has wind turbines near it?
Two large wind turbine farms are - Blue Canyon Wind Farm near Lawton, OK - Red Hills Wind Farm near Elk City, OK
Where was wind farms invented?
Wind farms were invented in Persia.
Why are wind farms built?
wind farms are built to produce electricity through wind power
Where does wind power need to be situated?
Wind turbines in large farms are usually situated in one of three places: Offshore - Huge wind-farms which can make use of the raw ocean winds Countryside - Usually on top of hills or at the bottom of valleys to make use of the wind rolling over the hills On buildings - Smaller scale and can be used to power perhaps only just the building it is on, and in particularly strong weather conditions, can feed back into the power grid
Do wind farms help farms?
wind farms provide electricity. Wind farms cost more to maintain and construct than the energy that they provide. In addition they very inefficient because they only work when there is wind.
How many wind farms are there in the world?
There are many wind farms in the world. Every country has its own set of wind farms. There is no such list for all the wind farms in the world. However you can go through the list of Top 10 Biggest Wind Farms in the world in the given link. http://www.power-technology.com/features/feature-biggest-wind-farms-in-the-world-texas/
What does the wind farms run on?
Wind
Why Farms are built?
wind farms are built to produce electricity through wind power
How many wind turbines are there in Palm Springs?
There are five wind farms in Kansas, USA, with a total of 1028 turbines.Caney River Wind ProjectIronwoodMeridian WayPost RockSmoky Hills Wind Farm
