Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Wind energy has high energy density.

Statement II: Wind energy is an intermittent source of energy.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Wind energy is a renewable source of energy that converts the kinetic energy from wind into electrical power.

Key PointsStatement I: Wind energy has high energy density.

• Wind energy density refers to the amount of energy that can be produced per unit of volume or mass of wind. I
• Wind energy has a lower energy density compared to other sources of renewable energy, such as solar or hydroelectric power.
• Wind energy has a lower energy density as wind turbines capture only a small fraction of the wind's kinetic energy, while solar or hydroelectric power can generate more energy per unit area.
• This means that wind turbines require more space and larger installations to generate the same amount of energy as other renewable sources.

Statement I is incorrect.

Statement II: Wind energy is an intermittent source of energy.

• Wind energy is an intermittent source of energy, which means that its availability and production levels can vary based on the strength and consistency of the wind.
• This intermittency can make it challenging to rely on wind energy as a consistent and predictable source of power.

Statement II is correct.

The energy density of wind energy is not high, and wind energy is an intermittent source of energy. Therefore, Statement I is false, and Statement II is true.