IMPACT OF SMALL WIND TURBINES ON THE SURROUNDING AND AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/naturaljournal.9.2024.14Keywords:
renewable energy sources, wind power plant, offshore power plant, environment, agriculture, landscapeAbstract
This study aims to present the impact of wind turbines on the agricultural environment. Scientific articles and publications have been analysed. The performance characteristics of wind turbines and their wideranging effects as a renewable energy source are presented. A questionnaire survey was conducted to obtain detailed information on the appropriateness of building wind turbines near residential areas and agricultural communities. It was carried out in December 2023 in Mszczonów using a survey questionnaire. The research group was people living in areas close to wind farms. A comparative analysis shows that the benefits of building wind farms outweigh the losses. Wind power plants are built on land and at sea, providing energy security for the modern economy and civilisational development. In contrast to coal and gas, the low cost of electricity production in wind power plants is beneficial for their rapid development. In addition, wind power plants do not emit harmful compounds into the atmosphere, making them environmentally friendly and reducing global warming. The surveyed farmers pointed out the acquisition of cheaper energy for their farms and the possibility of leasing land to construct turbines, which increases their income. Wind energy has the most significant energy potential among all renewable energy sources, so its expansion will positively impact the Polish economy.
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