-—the other “solution”—solar panels—have somewhat the same problem from about October to April everywhere north of Denver——
Nailed it...
The wind-power fanatics’ argument can be destroyed in two words: stationary high.
Well then, there is the solution to the problem.
Install the wind machines in Washington, where the wind never ceases, and supply the whole country. Finally, the politicians could contribute something positive.
Supplement the wind farm with solar panels.
Hey folks, let’s calm down and take the common-sense approach.
Wind energy is not THE answer. It’s one of several that show promise.
The biggest drawback right now is transmission and developing a way to store the energy for use when it’s needed, not just in real time.
We can do that. Americans are problem-solvers.
We MUST DRILL NOW. But we must also continue to look for alternatives, developing multiple sources of energy so we can eventually thumb our noses at the Middle East.
I just signed a gas lease. I’d put wind turbines on the farm, too, if approached. I’m hoping for high-efficiency solar sheeting one of these days.
(By the way, a new wind farm is going up right now in North Central Texas, just south of the Red River, right in the I-35 corridor.)
Hydrocarbons, wind, solar, geothermal, fuel cells, etc. Let’s do ‘em ALL. It’s good for industry and good for the economy and good for America.
Over the Tehachapi Pass, the wind hasn’t stopped blowing since Eve ate the apple.
Wonder what all the environment nazis will say when they realize there are no more birds because all the of the habitat is destroyed by these wind farms and birds are greased by the turbine blades?
Wind power is an excellent thing, but Obama s*cks.