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To: R. Scott
Then I thought of around 660 windmills in a three block area.

Windmills don't work well in crowded areas because of the turbulence created by buildings and the like. You can even damage them if you don't keep them away from turbulent areas.

I believe on a cost basis, wind trumps solar, but this is only the case if you live in a windy area.

Wind has another disadvantage in that folks can see your setup from a long distance away.

27 posted on 09/11/2004 6:43:22 AM PDT by Mulder (All might be free if they valued freedom, and defended it as they should.-- Samuel Adams)
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To: Mulder

If I lived on a remote island I'd probably go with a wind generator.


39 posted on 09/11/2004 12:14:52 PM PDT by R. Scott (Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink.)
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