| Offshore wind farms are becoming an increasingly | | | | Wind turbines are described to sound like jet engines, |
| popular idea, right across the world. This is down | | | | and when you get close to one, you can really make |
| number of factors that all contribute to the argument | | | | out this comparison. This is a huge problem when |
| of constructing wind turbines out at sea. | | | | developers request planning permission, and usually |
| Until the idea of placing turbines out at sea came along, | | | | village and/or town meetings will be held, followed by |
| the placement of wind turbines was usually decided | | | | petitions of large numbers against the development. |
| upon by a locations average annual wind speed. The | | | | So, wind turbines placed out at sea currently seem like |
| disadvantage of this method of deciding where to | | | | a very good option, as the wind is quite constant, of a |
| construct turbines, rests upon the fact that where | | | | significant energy, and no-one is around to hear the |
| there is a high wind speed on land, there could very | | | | output of noise. The main problem associated with this |
| well be houses or businesses nearby. | | | | development method is the dangers and technological |
| Most people agree that wind turbines are a very | | | | skill needed to construct large turbines in the seas. |
| sustainable and cost effective method of generate | | | | Many more countries are turning to the idea of building |
| renewable energy, yet a large amount of people who | | | | wind turbines out to sea, in a bid to generate more |
| think that, wouldn't take too kindly to a large wind | | | | natural energy. This idea is especially welcomed by |
| turbine or wind farm been placed within half a mile of | | | | smaller countries who want to save land space while |
| their home. | | | | still allowing power industries to develop. |