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was installed only for a month and people finding it visually unattractive might be the
reasons for not having a positive influence on them. Once the effect of a wind turbine on
annual energy consumption from the grid is realized by people, it would further more
influence them into changing their lifestyles in energy consumption (Fig.16).
Figure 16: Percentage of people influenced after noticing a wind turbine
Increasing the market for wind turbine would attract investors into its field. As wind
turbine would not go unnoticed due to its visual presence, it can well become a topic of
discussion in the society which in itself boosts the market. Enough evidence is to be
provided on its positive effect on the energy bills which when becomes a topic of a social
conversation, would encourage more people into adapting it. 52% of the people
discussing about the effect of wind turbine after noticing it as shown in chart 13, shows
that energy generation through wind turbines at an urban scale would no more be an
alien topic. In addition it initiates a topic in the public about energy generation and
conservation increasing awareness and their effort to participate in doing the same. As
the reliability of a wind turbine increases the conversations would themselves become
more positive and can influence them into opting for it. Small and positive steps by one
in the community can make few others think and discuss about the topic and spread
awareness among people about the effects of it (Fig.17).
Yes
3%
No
97%
Influence on the lifestyle to save
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