Does wind energy cause environmental problems?

All power generation, however, has environmental impacts (May 2015) including wind energy. It is not free of problems (Union of Concerned Scientists 2009), although they are small when contrasted to those associated with other sources of energy (US Department of Interior 2011; Al Zohbi et al. 2015).

Could large-scale wind power cause more environmental impact?

This research was funded by the Fund for Innovative Climate and Energy Research. Researchers have determined that large-scale wind power would require more land and cause more environmental impact than previously thought.

How does wind power affect the environment?

Wind power is generated with zero emissions of carbon dioxide during operation, and it neither pollutes nor discharges lethal contaminants (Union of Concerned Scientists 2009; Jaber 2014). Environmental impacts can be categorized into those caused during development, operation, and decommissioning.

Is wind power a viable alternative energy source?

The use of renewable energy resources, especially wind power, is receiving strong attention from governments and private institutions, since it is considered one of the best and most competitive alternative energy sources in the current energy transition that many countries around the world are adopting.

Are wind turbines a viable alternative to kinetic energy?

But over the past 40 years, as demand for and the price of energy has steadily increased, so too have the efforts to turn wind into a viable option for producing electricity on a large scale. The potential of wind turbines, which convert kinetic energy into electrical energy, has been promoted at every turn. But what about the risks?

Is wind energy a site specific issue?

The environmental impact of wind energy is a sensitive and controversial issue even with a positive impact on the economy. Based on the literature presented in this paper, it is clear that the economic and environmental effects of wind energy are site specific.