Although channeling the power of the wind to turn agricultural windmills has been common practice for hundreds of years, wind power generation is currently one of the fastest growing sectors of the energy industry. The advantages associated with wind power generation include its gentle effect on the environment, its cost-effectiveness and the related job and income source creation.
Environmentally Friendly
Eco-friendly and renewable, wind power generation won't pollute the air, soil or water, and unlike fossil-fuel combustion, will not produce harmful waste by-products.
Cost Effective
Due to steady technological advancements, the cost of wind-generated electricity has fallen considerably in the last three decades to become one of the lowest priced renewable energy sources available.
Job and Income Source Creation
Wind power technology creates jobs for people who design, manufacture, distribute and sell wind turbine units. Employment opportunities also exist for meteorologists, surveyors and those who set up and maintain the units. Wind turbines are often erected on farms or ranches and rented to power plant owners. This provides an added income source to the farmers and ranchers, while allowing them to continue using the land below the turbines.

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