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Some technologists and scientists believe the answer is to site large wind generators at sea. The noise they produce will not be heard and if sited miles way from the coast they will not even be seen. However, they are much more costly to locate and maintain in the sea. Also, the salt in sea water means that the materials used to make them have to be specially treated so that they are protected. This increases there overall cost of manufacture and installation significantly. However, this may be the future for the large scale production of electricity through wind powered turbines. |
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A SMALL WIND FARM AT SEA | |
MODERN WIND FARM OFF THE COAST OF NORTH WALES (UK) | |
HOW WIND GENERATORS AT SEA ARE FIXED TO THE SEA BED | |
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