Wind Power

Where are wind turbines located?

In exposed places like on moors or round coasts

What in the wind turbines produces the electricity?

Each turbine has a generator inside - the rotating blades turn the generator and produce electricity

Do wind turbines create pollution?

No pollution in practice but a little when they're manufactured

Why do people not like wind turbines?

Destroys the scenery

How many wind turbines are needed to replace one coal power station?

You need 1500 wind turbines to replace one coal-fired power station and 1500 of them cover lots of ground

What is a fault in the wind turbines situation?

The turbines stop when the wind stops or if the wind is too strong

How often do wind turbines produce electricity?

70-85% of the time

What are the costs of wind turbines?

Initial cost = quiet high
but there are no fuel costs and minimal running costs

Can you remove wind turbines?

Yes