Why would it be an advantage to have wind turbines offshore? Pick one of these choices
Land could then be used for building homes and farming instead of wind turbines.
More than 50% of the U.S. population lives near shorelines.
There is no environmental impact of wind turbines when built in the water.
Wind turbines built offshore have less potential to be damaged by earthquakes and weather
More than 50% of the U.S. population lives near shorelines.
Having wind turbines offshore allows for closer proximity to where the majority of the population lives, which can reduce transmission costs and energy loss that occurs when transferring electricity over long distances. This can also increase the efficiency and reliability of energy delivery to coastal communities.