Wind farms are compatible with other land uses and uses such as agriculture and cattle raising;
Job creation;
Generation of investment in less favored areas;
Financial benefits (landowners and council areas).
Main disadvantages of wind power
Intermittence, ie the wind does not always blow when electricity is needed, making it difficult to integrate its production into the exploration program;
It can be overcome with fuel cells (H2) or with the technique of hydroelectric pumping.
Causes considerable visual impact, especially for the surrounding residents, the installation of wind farms generates a major landscape modification;
Impact on the local birds: mainly due to the shock of the birds on the paddles, unknown effects on the modification of their usual migration behaviors;
Sound impact: The sound of the wind hits the blades producing a constant noise (43 dB (A)). The nearest dwellings or residential areas should be at least 200 meters away.
