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It can lead to soil erosion, which reduces the land's fertility.

It stabilizes annual rainfall patterns, enhancing consistent yields.

It increases seed dispersal, leading to more diverse crop genetics.

It reduces pest populations through increased predation by birds.

Enhanced biodiversity protection because sea-based structures act as artificial reefs attracting marine life forms.

Reduced land use conflicts due to placement in marine environments away from human settlements.

Higher energy output as ocean winds are less predictable than those on land, providing constant power generation.

Lower installation costs since constructing foundations on water surfaces is cheaper than on varying terrains on land.

The time of year during operation.

The number of turbines installed nearby.

Wind speed at the site.

The color of the turbine blades.

Increased evaporation leading to reduced water availability in reservoirs and rivers.

Enhanced growth of aquatic vegetation due to higher CO2 concentrations.

The migration of marine species into freshwater systems as oceans warm up.

The shift in wind energy production zones influencing regional precipitation patterns.

They can lead to an increase in fish stocks as they create no-fishing zones around the turbines protecting aquatic life from overfishing.

Offshore winds could become less reliable due to energy extraction, reducing local wave energy potential.

They may alter natural coastal processes and disrupt marine wildlife migration patterns.

Such constructions might enhance coral reef formation by providing new structures for colonization and growth.

Different species within the same ecosystem not known for colliding with man-made structures

Bat populations from distant areas unaffected by any form of renewable energy development

Migratory birds passing through areas both with and without active wind energy facilities

Local bat populations during periods when adjacent turbines are nonoperational

They have blades that are mounted on a vertical axis

They are less common than vertical axis wind turbines

They are more expensive than vertical axis wind turbines

They have blades that are mounted on a horizontal axis

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Productivity decreases with distance from power plants due to transmission losses only.

Placement on lower ground is preferable for maintenance reasons but reduces productivity.

Placement in areas with consistent, high-speed winds increases productivity.

Proximity to urban centers always increases productivity due to higher demand.