Advantages of Wind Energy Excessive heating of earth due to burning of fossil fuels have forced people across the globe to generate power through wind. Wind is another form of solar energy and is caused by uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth’s surface and the rotation of the earth. Wind energy doesn’t generate any toxic emissions like fossil fuels and provide clean source of power. Wind power is currently being used extensively in countries like USA, Denmark, Spain, India and Germany. Like any other source of power generation, wind energy has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. 1. Renewable Energy: Wind energy in itself is a source of renewable energy which means it can be produced again and again. Unlike fossil fuels that are going to expire in years to come, wind energy has tremendous potential and can be used to produce free source of power just like solar and hydro power. It is cleanest form of renewable energy and is currently used many leading developed and developing nations to fulfill their demand for electricity. 2. Reduces Fossil Fuels Consumption: Dependence on the fossil fuels could be reduced to much extent if it is adopted on a much wider scale by all the countries across the globe. It could be an answer to the ever increasing demand for petroleum and gas products and would help us to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels from other countries. Apart from this, it can also help to curb harmful greenhouse gas emissions which are the major source of global warming. 3. Less Air and Water...