“Nameplate Capacity”
http://www.teachmefinance.com/Scientific_Terms/Generator_nameplate_capacity_installed.html
Generator nameplate capacity (installed) — The maximum rated output of a generator, prime mover, or other electric power production equipment under specific conditions designated by the manufacturer. Installed generator nameplate capacity is commonly expressed in megawatts (MW) and is usually indicated on a nameplate physically attached to the generator.
Thanks, TonyFromOz, for an enlightening post!
There was a family from Peakhurst, NSW, who was kind to me during my R&R from Vietnam in July, 1969. I am grateful for Australia & her Aussies.
Your song, “I Am Australian” is such a beautiful anthem to Australia & her people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBI3xiDzxMM&feature=related
And I can leave without posting Waltzing Matilda
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-mSXIwWEws&feature=related
Wind is not the best solution.
Ocean Current Energy, such as the Gulf Stream in Florida, consistenly moves at 5 knots per hour, 24/7 eon to eon. The resource is over one mile deep, and over forty miles wide. The amount of recoverable energy is three and one half times the Hoover Dam.
Energy from this source is estimated to cost 3-5 cents per kilowatt hour.
Moving energy production to the ocean will have other benefits too: Under water cities, food, mineral resources.
Another $200 mil crony capitalism deal for GE Wind here in Indiana:
Note the push to complete before the 30% subsidy expires.
Senator Klobuchar (D-Mn) 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goTYOjh2q9M&feature=related
As Van Jones has said, who is a guy who has written a book about the green collar economy, when you think about the green economy, don’t think about Buck Rogers; think about joe six-pack putting on a green hard hat. Think about Rosie the riveter manufacturing solar panels and wind turbines. This is President Obama’s plan — jobs, jobs, jobs.