Industrial wind energy is most often concerned with utility scale wind projects and their implications. The agriculture tab provides more information concerning small scale projects.

Utility scale wind turbines are most often found in clusters known as wind farms, and can produce a significant amount of energy needed by a region. However, there needs to be a significant amount of wind to even turn the blades on the turbine.

The most attractive aspect to utility scale wind for many consumers is that it is a renewable resource with zero emissions. The major detractors from wind energy are avian death as a result of the spining blades, and a turbine aestetic look to the landscape.

It is vitally important for potential investors to understand both the natural conditions (wind speed) as well as the economics associated with wind energy generation. The Michigan Anemometer Loan Program evaluates potential locations for small wind energy generation potential. Besides wind conditions and economic analysis used for small wind; utility scale wind developers must also evaluate the surrounding avian habitat, noise levels, public discourse, siting, and proximity to viable transmission of the electricity produced.

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Wind Power environmental debate

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