Rooftop Turbines vs. Offshore Wind Farms
Photo: Søren Krohn via windpower.org
It was good news for eco-conscious New Yorkers (and a joke to others) when Mayor Bloomberg suggested the installation of wind turbines atop city buildings and bridges or wind farms a ways offshore. The question is: which would be more effective? And which is more feasible? Let’s break down some of the pros and cons of the Big Apple’s wind power options….