Why does wind power cost more to generate?
Even though there are no fuel costs, generating electricity from wind is more expensive than more conventional means of generation like natural gas and coal primarily because the capital cost of the equipment is higher. This is generally true for most types of renewable energy. Another reason wind generated electricity currently costs more is that the energy found in wind is not as concentrated as it is in conventional gas and coal-fired processes. This means that more equipment is required to capture the same amount of energy.
