Wind Energy Benefits

Natural benefits from a natural resource

Wind power is the generation of electricity from wind energy as a natural resource. Harnessing the sustainable power of wind is one of the most positive developments created by today’s storm of uncertainty, unleashed as a result of escalating oil prices, climate change, environmental degradation, dwindling fossil fuel stocks and dependence on foreign energy supplies.

Small-scale wind generation systems may be used in isolated communities that otherwise rely on noisy and polluting diesel generators. Individuals may also purchase these systems to reduce or eliminate their dependence on grid electricity for economic reasons or to reduce their carbon footprint.

Reliable and secure supply

Small-scale wind energy is a constantly available, natural power source, everywhere in the world, as opposed to solar energy that is partially available and poor grid connectivity that is common in developing areas.

Excellent efficiency

Wind power solution is efficient. While wind’s capacity factor reaches 45%, the capacity factor for a photovoltaic array used for solar power is typically under 19%. Wind power can be utilized more hours per day compared to solar power. Solar power can be utilized only during sunlight hours, and therefore has to rely on extensive battery support.

Economic value

Wind energy has significant economic value and offers significant savings in costs, installations and logistics. Furthermore, the lower installation costs in addition to higher energy output (due to high efficiency level) reduce the cost of ownership.

Simply stated, wind-generated electricity is the least expensive form of renewable power. Furthermore, in some locations, the cost of electricity from wind is comparable to that from conventional fossil-fueled power plants. Wind turbines generate electricity wherever the wind blows, and they add value to land without interfering with other uses such as cattle grazing or farming. Installing a small, stand-alone wind turbine is often far less expensive than extending a power line to a remote area, which can easily cost $50,000 per mile.

Clean energy

As a clean energy source, wind energy doesn't pollute the air like power plants that rely on fossil fuels combustion, such as coal or natural gas. Wind turbines don't produce atmospheric emissions that cause acid rain or greenhouse gasses. Wind energy is quick to install, and on the track to reducing the emission of CO2 by 10 billion tons by 2020.