Environment & Climate

An Offshore Wind Farm

A report about an offshore wind farm, from its construction at sea to the debate between critics and supporters.

B29 min

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1A few miles off the coast, rows of tall white turbines turn slowly in the wind.

2This offshore wind farm now produces enough clean electricity for half a million homes.

3Building at sea is expensive, but the winds there are stronger and steadier.

4Engineers had to sink enormous steel towers deep into the soft seabed below.

5Special ships carry the blades out, because each one is longer than a football pitch.

6Some local fishermen were worried that the farm would drive the fish away.

7Instead, the tower bases have slowly become artificial reefs that are full of marine life.

8The electricity travels back to shore through thick cables buried under the sand.

9On windy nights, the farm can cover most of the region's power needs.

10Critics argue that the turbines spoil the sea view and disturb migrating birds.

11Supporters answer that clean power is worth a few white towers on the horizon.

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