Geopolitical Risks What are the problems with wind energy?

Apr 25, 2024 ... Wind Energy off Morro Bay Faces Fisher Lawsuit and Marine Sanctuary Issues. Commercial Fishermen Want Effects on Sea Life to Be Monitored. By ... 1. Less Rotation Efficiency. Vertical axis wind turbines often have less rotation efficiency. This is part of the reason why vertical axis wind turbines have ... Mar 9, 2022 ... On the cons side, wind turbines can be noisy and unappealing aesthetically and can sometimes adversely impact the physical environment around ... NOAA Fisheries' ongoing work helps inform the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's analyses of proposed offshore wind activities' potential impacts to marine ... Mar 20, 2025 ... For many Kahuku residents, living near the turbines has been distressing. Some turbines are located just 1,500 feet from homes, leading to ... This paper examines the factors that are contributing to this transition through the lens of broad trends across the life cycle of blades. challenges and unresolved issues surrounding wind energy development in Michigan. Although this document was crafted in a collaborative manner by the WESC ... Jun 19, 2023 ... Here we review the social science and humanities literature on wind energy to illustrate the social dimensions of previously identified technical challenges. Feb 14, 2025 ... NREL is leading the discussion of critical challenges in the research and development of wind energy to support renewable energy goals. Bird mortality related to poorly sited wind energy infrastructure is growing. The annual loss of birds from wind turbines in the United States was estimated ...