Wind Power

• Wind turbines are used to generate electricity from the wind. The wind turns the large blades and the blades turn a generator.
• Disadvantages of Wind Power

  • Lots of wind turbines are needed to produce enough power.
  • Turbines can only be put in windy areas.
  • It is not always windy.
  • Some people don’t like the look of the turbines.
• Advantages of Wind Power

  • Wind is renewable.
  • Wind is free.
  • No greenhouse gases are made.
  • There are few safety risks.