One of the biggest problems with windpower is the look. Nobody wants giant towers above their houses. This is reason why homes near antennaes have low property values. This is especially a problem in small countries with high population per square mile. England is a perfect example. The solution: Offshore wind power. No need to clog up the land and create eye sores. 7.5 miles of the coast of of Kent, England a 1.2 Billion dollar wind farm was created. Thanet Offshore Wind Farm is already providing power for 200,000 homes and it is the largest wind power producer in the United Kingdom. Some even say it could be a tourist attraction.
Some people, have doubts. They don't want the water ways to be covered in man made "junk". This was a big issue in the proposed Cape Cod windfarm . One thing is for certain. Wind power will be a necessary energy of the future. Anything we can build now will help us. I don't think anyone should have a problem with a renewable energy source. What do you think? Leave a comment or question below.
http://cleantechnica.com/2010/09/29/worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm-in-uk-now/
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