Is wind energy too expensive and does it drive up electricity bills?
Because it is produced locally, wind energy reduces our dependence on fossil fuels — which are largely imported and subject to significant price volatility. The result: a positive contribution to security of supply at lower cost.
Moreover, contrary to common belief, renewable energy sources — especially wind and solar — do not drive up electricity prices. On the contrary, the cost of wind energy has fallen threefold over the past decade, making it one of the most competitive energy sources today.
Wind energy also directly benefits local communities. It creates sustainable, non-relocatable jobs and generates direct added value for the region, which is reinvested in projects, further stimulating the local economy. As renewable energy continues to expand, this positive socio-economic impact will only grow.