To: newgeezer
the point is: these units are supposed to be operating and
producing power, but they are prone to malfunction. Also,
they won't produce any current if the wind is blowing
7mph or less.
To: upcountryhorseman
the point is: these units are supposed to be operating and producing power, but they are prone to malfunction. Also, they won't produce any current if the wind is blowing 7mph or less. The bigger point is the cost of electricity from a modern wind farm on a good site. It is getting very close to the cost of nuclear energy. It is already cheaper than gas fired electricity. Coal is certainly the cheapest and we have lots of coal. This is swell because it gives us time to wring more kwhr per dollar out of windmills.
118 posted on
12/09/2003 5:55:32 AM PST by
biblewonk
(I must try to answer all bible questions.)
To: upcountryhorseman
One of my favorite models is the Vestas V80. It's 80 meters and is rated at 1.8 to 2.0 mw. One of them is equal to about 20 to 30 at Altamont pass. Why do you suppose the larger ones make power cheaper?
119 posted on
12/09/2003 5:57:57 AM PST by
biblewonk
(I must try to answer all bible questions.)
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