Why is wind energy considered more geographically selective than solar energy? Explain how wind regimes and terrain influence regional disparities in its expansion.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent)
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent)
Q2. Why is wind energy considered more geographically selective than solar energy? Explain how wind regimes and terrain influence regional disparities in its expansion. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question The wind energy sector is falling dangerously behind in the race against climate change, according to a sobering new assessment from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). Key Demand of the question The answer must explain why wind energy is more geographically limited than solar, and analyse how wind regimes and terrain influence uneven spatial growth in wind energy across regions. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Mention wind energy’s dependence on atmospheric dynamics and terrain, unlike the more uniformly distributed solar energy. Body Explain why wind energy is more geographically selective than solar, using physical geography and energy criteria. Describe how wind regimes and terrain characteristics like altitude, slope, or landform influence the regional disparities in wind energy expansion. Conclusion Suggest the need for geospatial planning, technology deployment, and policy targeting to harness wind energy more equitably.
Why the question The wind energy sector is falling dangerously behind in the race against climate change, according to a sobering new assessment from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
Key Demand of the question The answer must explain why wind energy is more geographically limited than solar, and analyse how wind regimes and terrain influence uneven spatial growth in wind energy across regions.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Mention wind energy’s dependence on atmospheric dynamics and terrain, unlike the more uniformly distributed solar energy.
• Explain why wind energy is more geographically selective than solar, using physical geography and energy criteria.
• Describe how wind regimes and terrain characteristics like altitude, slope, or landform influence the regional disparities in wind energy expansion.
Conclusion Suggest the need for geospatial planning, technology deployment, and policy targeting to harness wind energy more equitably.