Radeya Parveen

Offshore Wind Farms
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Executive Summary
Background
Pro’s and Reasons for opposition to Offshore Wind Farms
Quotes from
the article
Key Takeaways
Discussion Time!

Background
What are Offshore Wind Farms?
“Offshore wind power refers to the construction of wind farms in bodies of water to generate electricity from wind.”

Background
In 2010, the first U.S. offshore wind farm was finally approved
The article discusses the reasons why there were oppositions to the wind farms and how it eventually gained approval.

Opposition to Wind Farms

Pro’s of Wind Farms

Interesting Quotes from the article
“ tribes complained that the giant turbines would disturb spiritual sun greetings and possibly ancestral artifacts and burial grounds on the seabed.”

Key Takeaway
Offshore Wind Farms help fight climate change and has a huge potential as it is a renewable energy source
New energy trend for countries?

Rating for article
7 /10

Food for Thought
In your opinion, which would you
prefer, Offshore Wind Farms or Onshore Wind Farms? Kindly explain your answer
WHY OFFSHORE - higher and more constant wind speeds & consequently higher efficiencies
NOT ONSHORE - restrictions associated with obstructions (buildings, mountains, etc.), land-use disputes or limited availability of lands.
WHY ONSHORE - cheaper foundations - cheaper integration with the electrical-grid network; - cheaper installation and access during the construction phase - cheaper and easier access for operation and maintenance

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