Wind energy projects create lots of jobs during the construction period, and then ongoing jobs for the lifetime of the wind farm. For instance, a 1,000MW project is expected to create more than 500 jobs during the construction phase, and more than 50 permanent jobs overseeing the operation and maintenance of the wind farm throughout its expected 30-year life.
Each wind turbine comprises a set of three blades called a rotor which is affixed to the top of a