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− | + | == Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbines == | |
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+ | | align = "center" bgcolor = "#83caff"| '''Onshore wind turbines''' | ||
+ | | align = "center" bgcolor = "#83caff"| '''Offshore wind turbines''' | ||
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+ | | Advantages | ||
+ | |||
+ | * It requires cheaper foundations | ||
+ | * Easily intergrated with the electrical- grid network | ||
+ | * cheaper Installation and access during the construction phase. | ||
+ | * It can be operated and maintained easily and cheaply | ||
+ | Source:[http://www.house-energy.com/Wind/Offshore-Onshore.htm Onshore Vs Offshore Wind Turbines] | ||
+ | |||
+ | | These are two types, namely Near shore and Off shore. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Advantages: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * The roughness of the water surface is very low Wind and obstacles to the wind are less. | ||
+ | so, large turbines can be installed | ||
+ | * Noise pollution is also not a factor because these are too far from shores | ||
+ | * Less affected to turbulance in wind and low wind shear<br/> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Disadvantages | ||
+ | * Neagtive visual impact or noise. | ||
+ | * Limted avaliability of lands | ||
+ | * Restrictions asscociated with obstructions like buildings, mountains, etc. | ||
+ | * Noise pollution | ||
+ | * Afftected to more turbulance | ||
+ | Sources:[http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01335/wind%20Power.htm Wind Power],[http://www.ehow.com/list_5938067_types-wind-farms-there_.html Types of Wind Farms] | ||
+ | | Disadvantages: | ||
+ | * Installing offshore windturbines is much more complex and costly | ||
+ | * Connection to the utility grid is also much more complex and expensive | ||
+ | * Operation and maintanances is also a complex task with off shore wind turbines | ||
+ | Source:[http://www.offshorewindenergy.org/ca-owee/indexpages/Offshore_technology.php?file=offtech_p2.php Offshore Technology] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | align = "center"|[[Image:Onshore.jpeg|center|thumb|Fig 5(a) [http://www.eco-trees.org/europes-biggest-onshore-wind-farm-goes-online/ Onshore Wind turbines]]] | ||
+ | | align = "center"|[[Image:offshore.jpeg|center|thumb|Fig5(b) [http://www.house-energy.com/Wind/Offshore-Onshore.htm Offshore wind turbines]]] | ||
+ | |} |
Revision as of 01:49, 10 March 2011
Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbines
Onshore wind turbines | Offshore wind turbines |
Advantages
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These are two types, namely Near shore and Off shore.
Advantages:
so, large turbines can be installed
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Disadvantages
Sources:Wind Power,Types of Wind Farms |
Disadvantages:
Source:Offshore Technology |