Advantages
The use of wind power reduces the necessity for importing electricity from abroad and strengthens the regional economy. Just like water and wood, it is a natural resource that is used in rural areas. Wind energy is a more permanent type of energy. The wind will exist until the time the sun exists. Theoretically, if all the wind power available to humankind is harnessed, there can be ten times of energy than we use readily available. Production of wind power does not release any pollutants. A wind park with 6 MW installed capacity will reduce approximately the following emissions yearly:
| Carbon dioxide | 13,600,000 kg |
| Sulphur dioxide | 20,720 kg |
| Nitrogen oxide | 10,220 kg |
| Carbon monoxide | 8,550 kg |
| Dust | 560 kg |
| Nuclear wastes | 72 kg |
Compared to oil and natural gas, wind power does not pose a threat to people or the environment. No war has to be fought to secure its accessibility and there is no danger concerning the transportation from one place to another.
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