As the market leader, Vestas has a responsibility to maintain and expand wind power and modern energy as a real supplement to oil and gas.
We know that wind cannot replace oil and gas. That's why we say: wind must go hand in hand with oil and gas to ensure the world’s rising energy consumption is also met in the future – without increasing the greenhouse gas emissions. The solution is not to generate energy at the expense of future generations. On the contrary, it is about covering demand without creating more pollution and waste.
The world has a choice. But time is running out.
Many people view nuclear energy and clean coal technology as sustainable alternatives because, like wind power, they do not emit greenhouse gases. But there are downsides to these resources too: Radioactive waste, high production cost and an enormous consumption of pure water – something already in short supply in many parts of the world. Wind power is a clean, stable and renewable source of energy. That is why Vestas would like wind power to be viewed on par with oil and gas. Wind power is the right choice.
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