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What Are Onshore Wind Farms?

Essentially, a cluster of 2 or more wind turbines constitutes a wind farm. Those located on land are called onshore wind farms. Most contain 20 to 100 turbines. Instead of generating electricity individually, the energy from each of them is transmitted to a single large electric generator. Each wind turbine is anchored securely into the ground, usually in an open field or high on a hillside.

Although onshore wind farms remain the most common, wind farms located offshore wind, in the air, or near water are now coming into successful production.

The reason for the onshore wind farm’s popularity is that they are easier to construct. Materials can be driven right to the site. Modern engineering, materials, and technology have made it much easier to erect onshore wind turbines. The blades are winched into place with cranes… on solid ground.

Another reason for their popularity is they can be built closer to the end users. A wind farm was recently located only 20 miles from the center of Glasgow, Scotland. Cities everywhere are issuing permits to locate onshore wind farms closely adjacent to urban areas.

While there remain aesthetic issues with some local residents, locating onshore wind farms close to the end user is growing in popularity.

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