Other, positive impacts of wind energy farms

  • Wind produces no harmful by-products when it is used to generate electricity.
  • Wind energy can be generated during the day and at night.
  • Wind energy projects hugely contribute to economic growth and development in their surrounding communities. There is a direct and indirect effect on the communities and the job creation, education, infrastructure development, training, and social upliftment cannot be understated.
  • Costs of wind farm upkeep are relatively low.
  • Wind farms offer a safe means of generating electricity when properly maintained.
  • The construction and operation of wind farms create both temporary and permanent jobs that range from very high skilled to low skilled jobs.
  • Wind farms can supply electricity to the rural communities in which they’re established.