Decisive Offshore Wind Farm Advantages
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Decisive Offshore Wind Farm Advantages

Energy CIO Insights | Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Offshore wind farms are more effective than their land counterparts. The wind is blocked in many ways above land, and buildings, mountains, and different streams decrease energy output.

FREMONT, CA: People have recognized and used wind energy since a long time. The way it is used nowadays is much different than before. Currently, people are using wind turbines to make the most out of the natural energy source.

An offshore wind farm is fundamentally a large formation of wind turbines positioned offshore. They lie on water attached to stilts or pontoons. All of the turbines are coupled to energy collection structures. Although they are alike, offshore farms should not be confused with onshore farms. The total number of offshore farms worldwide in 2019 was 115.

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Following are a few reasons why offshore wind farms can be the future.

1. Safe for Water Ecosystems

Wind energy obtains a lot of negative promotional for its potentially harmful properties on local wildlife and ecosystems. Although there have been a few cases of birds bumping into the windmills, the full background has to be taken into attention.

For instance, there is no proof that wind farms damage aquatic ecosystems in any way. The amount of wind farms in water is growing, and the industry is keeping up with pertinent research. Even though it will take more years of research, there is strong evidence that this energy source is a lot harmless compared to other means.

2. Few Natural Resources Required

Offshore wind farms do not need a lot of space to be built, nor does the environment needs to be changed in any way. On the contrary, onshore farms typically entail cutting down trees, even out the land, stirring wildlife, and varying the landscape in total.

It should be known that the energy source does not rely on any expandable resources such as oil, coal, and others. Furthermore, the energy farms are situated near the shore, where there is not much marine life.

3. Resourceful

Offshore wind farms are more effective than their land counterparts. The wind is blocked in many ways above land, and buildings, mountains, and different streams decrease energy output. Shoreline turbines, on the other hand, are located a couple of miles away from land.

This aspect means that they are in the clear where nothing can hinder wind power. Turbines can catch all of the wind that is circulating. Concurrently, the landscapes are not affected in any way. In contrast, average wind turbines onshore with a 3 MW volume produce enough power for 1,500 homes. An offshore wind turbine with power 3.6 MW can deliver energy for over 3,300 households per year.

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