Mention the advantages and limitations of wind energy.

(N/A) Advantages:
$(i)$ It is used to propel sailboats.
$(ii)$ It is used to drive windmills which further operate water-lifting pumps and flour mills.
$(iii)$ Aeroplanes use this energy for their upward and downward movements.
$(iv)$ It is used for flying engineless aeroplanes called gliders and for generating electricity.
$(v)$ It is a renewable source,free of cost,and does not cause any pollution.
Limitations:
$(i)$ Windmills produce less energy compared to other conventional forms of energy production.
$(ii)$ They are totally dependent on wind,which may not be available at all times or in all locations.
$(iii)$ Windmills are large,bulky,and inconvenient to install and maintain compared to other energy forms.