Read here. In essence, wind turbine farms are a terrible investment when it comes to producing energy when it is actually needed. Wind power does not help the country to become energy "independent."
When demand peaks (the green curve), the wind energy delivered hits bottom (the blue curve).
Recognizing that wind farms are not the source of reliable energy when actually needed (see chart) would allow politicians to quit wasting huge subsidies on crony capitalists and wealthy investors.
Previous wind-solar postings.