Could Wind Farms Become Ecological Architects, Designing Microclimates that Support Biodiversity and Climate Resilience? With an addendum on maximum theoretical limit of energy extraction.
Additionally, I believe the materials to manufacture wind turbines contains BPAs. So BPAs micro-particles are being sprayed across the landscape which is toxic and affects the fertility of animals and humans.
That's another aspect. And you are right. Some wind turbines are made with plastics. However, it will be a while before plastic alternatives are economically viable to replace it. Nearly every facet of our lives is intertwined with plastic in some form.
Axel Kleidon had an interesting paper about why you can’t try and get wind energy from the atmosphere without damaging way atmosphere works
Alpha, thank you for bringing this, I have added highlights from Axel's paper in addendum, and also did a few calculations.
Additionally, I believe the materials to manufacture wind turbines contains BPAs. So BPAs micro-particles are being sprayed across the landscape which is toxic and affects the fertility of animals and humans.
That's another aspect. And you are right. Some wind turbines are made with plastics. However, it will be a while before plastic alternatives are economically viable to replace it. Nearly every facet of our lives is intertwined with plastic in some form.