As we move forward into a world where “going green” is becoming a major movement, we need to be aware of our options for “greening” our own lives. Providing enough power for ourselves in order to be able to go about our daily lives is essential if we wish to preserve the environment and maintain our current comfort levels. There are many reasons why solar power is one of the most cost effective and efficient methods for doing this. Solar power can save us money in the long run and has major advantages over some of it’s rivals.

Here are the 5 biggest disadvantages of wind power.

1. The first disadvantage of wind power is simple. The wind doesn’t blow all the time. It can vary from storm force winds to weeks without anything more than a breeze.

2. Wind turbines are very noisy. They produce the same amount of noise pollution as a vehicle traveling at 70 mph.

3. Even though they save significantly on air pollution, with the exception of building them, very large areas of land and natural resources are destroyed in order to place the turbines where they can capture the most wind.

4. Huge wind farms are needed to produce enough electricity to keep up with demand. At the present time, the largest turbine available is only able to provide enough power for about 450 homes. Large cities would need hundreds of acres of these farms to sustain their current power levels.

5. There are many moving parts, and the more moving parts a piece of equipment has, the more likely it is to break down. This means costly repairs as well as regular maintenance costs are necessary to keep your house powered.

The disadvantages of wind power far out weigh the benefits, especially when looking at the other option that are available for powering your home and saving on your power bill or completely eliminating it all together. Solar power is the most cost effective methods for powering your home and ending your monthly power bill.

For very little money, usually less than $200, you can build and install your own solar power system in your home. The benefits significantly out weight the disadvantages of wind power.

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