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The debate continues over what is the best form of alternative energy source and what is the most efficient method of creating energy. There is not a doubt that the depletion of the natural resource of oil is coming. Everyone agrees on this issue. So what is next?

Just look around to see what is most abundant on the Earth? Air and Water are resources that can be tapped to provide our growing population with energy. Along with this, the most powerful “generator,” the sun. The question is, how do we harness the power in an efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly way?

To date, wind power has added over 2% of the power to the United States power grid. For other countries, this number is higher. The initial investment of adding a wind power generator is minimal when compared to a coal, oil, or nuclear generating plant. The footprint of a wind turbine is also much smaller. Sounds like this is the answer, however….

The issues that come with wind power generators are many. Some of the opponents have the following arguments:

Wind turbines are noisy – This is somewhat true. The older generation windmills were definitely noisy. The constant spinning of a huge fan will definitely create some noise pollution. Couple that with multiple turbines on a “wind farm” and the noise can be deafening. The good news is, those are the older generation wind turbines. The new version of wind generators are far less noisy and much more efficient, needing less to create the same amount of electricity.

Wind turbines are sight pollution – There is something harmonious about a bunch of fans spinning in synchronicity along the side of a mountain or mountaintop. But having a large windmill in the middle of a neighborhood could pose some problems. But what is the trade-off? I would trade the addition of a windmill for a lower electric bill and better air to breathe, would you?

There is never consistent wind – There are very few times when there is no moving air in some areas. The Southern California desert areas consistently have airflow. Sides of mountains consistently have breezes and the central United States has constant air circulation. The issue is where, not if.

Never-the-less, there will always be debate about any new idea or possibility of change. There are pros and cons to everything. But in the case of wind power being a large part of the electricity producing framework, we are already there. We just need to move farther and faster.

The problem is, there is no real practical use for wind power at home. Home Solar Power is still the very best way to get Free Electricity.

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