2006-06-12 10:23:46 · 12 answers · asked by amber ? 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
don't the already exist?
2006-06-12 10:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windpower has its place in the mix of power generation. Power demand is divided into base (always there), cyclic (hour by hour), and peaking (top demand of the day). Because of the variable nature of the wind, they are cyclic at best and are not reliable enough to be considered as peakers. Also, wind is a very diffuse source of power. Many environmental groups consider them a hazard to the bird population especially in the major flyways. Others consider them an eyesore. The wind generator on Nantucket Island, MA, had to be removed due to noise complaints. Everything has to be weighed in with all other factors. Solving the energy crisis in the US is a far more complex than sound bite politicians and movie stars would lead you to believe. Until fusion power comes along, there is no silver bullet or free ride.
2006-06-12 18:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by williegod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 percent of Florida's power is from wind turbines! GE Energy puts out around 500 wind turbines per year in the USA. Each one put out 2 megawatts .A 2 megawatt turbine at a typical site would produce enough electricity to meet the annual electricity demand of about 1500 households.
2006-06-12 17:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by Retarded Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they would be possible. And many states are trying to use them, but the people who live in the states are complaining that they are an eye sore and kill the birds and blah blah blah... theyd rather have a nice veiw than a renewable power source. So i hope they like paying high electricity bills! I sure dont like how high my bill is!
2006-06-12 17:29:54 · answer #4 · answered by waterglint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good grief, yes.
Livermore and Palm Springs in California (to name 2 places) have acres and acres of wind turbines for commercial power generation.
2006-06-12 17:27:20 · answer #5 · answered by quietfive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are already numerous "wind farms" out west. They generate a fairly substantial amount of power.
2006-06-12 17:27:03 · answer #6 · answered by TN Seeker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CSM article on windfarms in the United States at the link.
2006-06-13 01:58:23 · answer #7 · answered by James E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure -- in the right locations, they do very well. I've seen huge fields of wind generators in California.
The problem isn't whether or not wind generators work; the real problem is getting people to allow you to build one near their homes -- the NIMBY syndrome. (NIMBY = not in my back yard).
2006-06-12 17:27:07 · answer #8 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live near three of them. I also buy wind power.
2006-06-12 17:26:42 · answer #9 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them next to the Pentagon and voila the whole worlds energy sorted !
2006-06-12 17:54:10 · answer #10 · answered by Spitfire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are 1000's in use right now.
2006-06-12 17:28:18 · answer #11 · answered by R1volta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋