why would it be an advantage to have wind turbine offshore?
A) Land could then be used for building homes and farming instead of wind turbines.
B) More than 50% of the U.S. population lives near shorelines.
C) There is no Enviromental impact of wind turbines when built in the water
D) Wind turbines built offshore have less potential to be damaged by earthquakes and weather.
D) Wind turbines built offshore have less potential to be damaged by earthquakes and weather.
Having wind turbines offshore also reduces noise and visual impacts on land, reduces the risk of bird strikes, and can take advantage of stronger and more consistent offshore wind speeds. Additionally, offshore wind turbines can be larger and more powerful than onshore turbines, leading to increased energy production.