GENERAL GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Favorable sites include the tops of smooth, rounded hills; open plains and water; and mountain gaps that funnel and intensify wind. Wind resources are generally more favorable for electricity generation at higher elevations above the earth’s surface.

Detailed explanation-2: -Creating the infrastructure for offshore wind farms can be expensive and complex, especially over deeper waters. Sea waves and very high winds can damage turbines, so they need more maintenance than their onshore counterparts. Offshore wind farms are also difficult to access, which means longer wait times for repairs.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is proven that offshore wind turbines are more efficient compared to onshore ones. Wind speed over water bodies is high and is consistent in direction. As a result, offshore wind farms generate more electricity per installed capacity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Many Benefits of Going Offshore Right now more than 99% of wind farms in the United States are land based.