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This was a heated topic for many who live near Nantucket off the coast of Massachussetts and the mariners who ply the local waters. It had been suggested that a wind farm be built with some astronomical number of units (1000?) located about 20 miles off shore.
It was similar to the heated discussions about fish farms.
Phil
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From: EnviroNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Brian Ellis
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Subject: Re: [EN] An ugly face of ecology
I have heard it said, but cannot substantiate it, that an on-shore
installation will have an overall energy payback time of 3 years in a
suitably exposed position. I suspect an offshore installation will be
somewhat longer. However, in the UK, a wind farm will work at ~14 - 18%
of its rated capacity; where you and I live, somewhat less at <10%.
Brian
Edward Szpruch wrote:
> Brian,
> I believe this is another "heard braking" story.
> Just for curiosity, what is environmental impact of construction of such
> huge "wind farm" starting from manufacturing of metals for turbines and
> finishing with fuel burn by digging machinery for fundaments of wind
> towers???
> Edward
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>>From: Brian Ellis [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>>Sent: ב מאי 09 2005 13:30
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>>Subject: [EN] An ugly face of ecology
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>>http://www.guardian.co.uk/guardianweekly/story/0,12674,1476077,00.html
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>>Are wind farms really the answer?
>>
>>Brian
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