Onshore Wind Energy
Wind turbines installed on land, providing cheaper and faster deployment than offshore but facing land-use and visual concerns.
Formula
Power = ½ × ρ × A × v³
Real World
Whitelee Wind Farm near Glasgow, the UK's largest onshore wind farm with 215 turbines, generates enough electricity for 300,000 homes annually, yet faced years of planning delays due to visual impact objections from local residents.
Exam Focus
For 'evaluate' questions, always balance economic advantages (low cost, fast build) against social/environmental disadvantages to access top marks.
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