faq-Category: Wind energy

Yes, for three reasons.  

Firstly, it takes just a few months for a wind turbine to generate the amount of electricity needed to produce, deliver, install and (many years later) recycle itself. From then on, all the energy the turbine produces is emissions-free. The turbine then produces green energy between 20-25 years.   

Secondly, all parts of a wind turbine can be recycled, meaning that wind energy results in little to no waste. However, the blades, which are usually made from fibreglass, can only be reused as low-grade materials such as fencing and concrete fillers.    

Lastly, almost no other energy technology emits as little CO2 (per kWh of generated energy) as wind turbines. Solar power, hydro power, nuclear energy and biomass power (to say nothing of fossil alternatives) all emit greater amounts of greenhouse gases.  

Wind turbines are each equipped with an ice-detection system. As soon as this system detects a potential formation of ice, the turbine is automatically switched off. When weather conditions improve, a technician first comes to check in-person whether any ice has built up on the blades. This prevents ice shedding and ice throw. 

Almost all types of energy production are subsidised. Wind energy is no exception. It is a relatively new technology, with the development of more efficient turbines is in full swing. Almost all countries offer some form of support for novel and sustainable ways of generating electricity in an energy market that is still largely dependent on fossil fuels. As wind energy technology becomes more profitable, so do public subsidies become phased out.  

Neen. Je hebt verschillende types windontwikkelaars die misschien anders te werk gaan en een andere structuur kennen. Maar de meeste windontwikkelaars willen de omslag maken naar hernieuwbare energie omdat dat de toekomst is. Een aantal daarvan werken met particuliere aandeelhouders, zoals onze Eoly Coöperatie. Wij geven omwonenden en sympathisanten inspraak in onze projecten en delen onze opbrengst met hen.

After three to eight months, onshore wind turbines produce as much electricity as their production, installation and eventual recycling requires. With these few months, we are talking peanuts, considering the 20-25 years the turbines generate electricity. What’s more, newer turbines have a greater capacity, meaning that it takes less time for them to compensate for that initial electricity investment. 

Researchshows that the vast majority of the population (over 80%) has no issue with wind energy. A lot depends on how projects are developed, however. Do local residents get a say? Are they adequately informed? Open and transparent communication has always been a priority for Eoly Energy. Got a question regarding a project in your neighbourhood? Ask us at info@eoly.be. We will get back to you as soon as possible.