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To: Pontiac
First,why weren't the solar panels placed on the roofs of the 60 homes?Rooftops usually are wasted space and placing solar panels there gets them out of reach of much harm,and the wiring to the point of use is less.

No need to disturb cemeteries.

Currently ,power generated by solar cell panels is several times more expensive than other sources.

Solar makes sense in a number of specific situations where a limited amount of power is need and remoteness or installation costs of power lines is an issue.

I think wind powered generators ultimately produce more power but more people object because of noise or “the view”.
Labor cost is a huge factor in small installations.

9 posted on 11/24/2008 9:23:57 AM PST by hoosierham (Waddaya mean Freedom isn't free ?;will you take a creditcard?)
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To: hoosierham
I think wind powered generators ultimately produce more power but more people object because of noise or “the view”.
Labor cost is a huge factor in small installations. .

I think you find that the noise is a bigger factor to those who live near the wind turbines. Some people claim to not be able to sleep due to the constant Wop Wop of the turbines even 1000 yards away.

Both solar and wind are site limited to be even close to cost viable.

Wind needs near constant winds of 15 mph. Solar needs 300 sunny days per year. (Last time I checked)

10 posted on 11/24/2008 9:43:18 AM PST by Pontiac (Your message here.)
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