d., 173 -- 215)
The impact of wind farms on the natural landscape is troubling. This is because some communities think that the sight of large fields is destroying the scenery. Evidence of this can be seen in Martha's Vineyard. What happened is many residents began to oppose these kinds of projects out of concerns about how this will impact their views. This led to animosity about where to place wind farms. As a result, proponents argue that establishing these fields in different locations will be challenging. This is when the project will face increased delays and higher costs. ("Fossil Fuels and Minerals," n.d., 173 -- 215)
Advantages of Wind Power
Despite the claims of opponents, the reality is that the use of wind power is a viable resource. A good example of this can be seen with Denmark (who produces 20% of their total energy from wind). What make the project economically viable is they have placed wind farms at sea and in locations that are not being utilized. If this kind of approach was used in the U.S., there are large areas in West that would be ideal locations for establishing these farms. Moreover, huge platforms could be built off of the coast to generate additional capacity. (Deal, 2010, pp. 9 -- 15) ("Renewable and Nuclear Energy," n.d., pp. 256 -- 257)
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