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Wind Farm - Coggle Diagram
Wind Farm
Socioeconomical Factors
Who stands to benefit from the wind farm?
Who stands to lose from the wind farm?
What is being lost/gained?
Can losses be mitigated without compromising benefits? What quantity of jobs/energy will be created?
How long is the construction process?
What new infrastructure will be required?
How long will the windfarm be operational?
What amount of energy will need to be produced for this project to be economical?
Do these turbines have any adverse health effects on the population?
Social Influences
Noise Pollution, Scenery Disruption
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Environmental Factors
Nature
How much land will need to be cleared for this wind farm?
Do the wind turbines shade vegetation too heavily?
Will disruption of bird migration patterns negatively affect vegetation?
Wildlife
Is wildlife an important part of culture or economy in southern Saskatchewan?
In what way does a wind farm affect wildlife?
Introduction
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Where, or under what conditions, are wind farms efficient ways to obtain power?
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Why would you use a wind farm instead of a solar panel farm or a nuclear reactor? Discuss the pros and cons.
Location
Saskatchewan
South-western
Consul
-cheap land, close to other wind farms and power grid, low population, high wind speeds relative to rest of province, flat terrain and good road access.