With the growing demand for renewable energy worldwide, wind power has become the first choice for many countries due to its environmental protection and energy-saving characteristics. However, there has always been a polarization of views on wind power in both East and West. So how harmful is wind power, and why is Europe and the United States dismantling them on a large scale, while China is investing heavily in its development?
How harmful is wind power?
Wind power is not without its problems. First of all, there will be a sound when the wind turbine is spinning, and there may be a flashing shadow, which can be a little annoying to people nearby. Then, the construction of wind farms can damage the local environment and can also injure flying birds. In addition, how to dispose of old windmills is also a headache, and if these waste windmills and windmill blades are not disposed of well, they may have an impact on the environment. Finally, wind power generation is more dependent on the weather, and when the wind is small, it cannot be effectively generated, and when the wind is strong, it must be shut down to prevent the windmill from being blown away, which requires the power grid to have the ability to adjust.
Why are European and American countries frantically dismantling wind power facilities?
Relying on a single wind energy source as the primary energy source may be at risk of unstable energy supply. For European and American countries, they have more energy options, such as natural gas, solar, nuclear energy, etc., so they do not have to rely on wind energy.
Secondly, from the perspective of environmental protection, although wind power is environmentally friendly in some aspects, its impact on the environment cannot be ignored. Such as the noise pollution, the threat to birds, and the damage to the landscape. In the context of the increasingly prominent concept of environmental protection in the world, Europe and the United States have begun to re-examine the environmental protection of wind power generation. From the perspective of scientific and technological development, the current technological conditions are no longer limited to the allocation of resources ten or twenty years ago. New renewable energy technologies such as more advanced solar energy equipment, ocean energy, etc., are on the rise. Moreover, these technologies may have advantages over wind energy in terms of environmental protection, energy stability, and economy.
Why should China continue to invest in wind power?
First of all, there are many Chinese and there is a large demand for energy. Fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, are not good for the environment if they are used too much, and they will run out one day, so we have to find ways to find other energy sources. Wind energy is a good choice, wind is natural, it doesn't cost money, you can turn on the fan to generate electricity, and there is no harm to the environment.
Secondly, China is sparsely populated, especially in the west, where wind resources are very abundant and suitable for use. Moreover, wind power generation technology is becoming more and more mature, the fan life is long, and if you maintain it regularly, there are not so many problems, so the development of wind power generation is indeed a good way. In addition, the government is also quite supportive, providing some subsidy policies to encourage enterprises to do this, so that the wind power industry can develop healthily. Therefore, China is so keen on wind power because it is not only environmentally friendly and affordable, but also beneficial to the country's development in the long run
In summary, wind power has undoubtedly played an important role in the global clean energy transition. However, how to adapt to the actual situation of each country and choose the most suitable energy solution will be a question that we need to ponder in the future. In the process of clarifying the problems and seeking solutions, we should look at wind power in a more rational and comprehensive way, so as to promote the development and use of renewable energy on a global scale