What is one major drawback of wind turbines?

Answer 1

Although wind energy is the perfect alternative fuel source, it can be very expensive. The cost to build a wind turbine can be around $150,000 to $200,000 - about the cost of the average house. This high start-up price can bankrupt the average civilian, which is why only the wealthy can afford it, but only by investing and carefully budgeting their money wisely. Despite the initial start-up price, the amount of electricity it produces is phenomenal - 5000 kilowatts per hour. Although this statistic only applies to windy areas that have a minimum wind speed of about 25 miles per hour, the money saved from spending less on electricity bills saves people money in the long run.

Wind turbines can also kill or injure birds and bats.

Answer 2

One major drawback of wind turbines is their impact on wildlife, particularly birds and bats. Collisions with turbine blades can result in injury or death to these animals. Efforts to mitigate these impacts include siting turbines away from important wildlife habitats and implementing technology to reduce collisions.