My school has installed a windmill, nd it helps to provided power for the fish hatchery there too. We only have one, but they want to expand in the program, do you think this is a good idea???? (Windmill also helps with the schools electricity bill)
2007-05-27 04:23:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
I think it's a good idea and at least warrants a closer look. Published numbers on the economics of wind energy may not apply to your specific situation. Sometimes, factors such as land value and tax breaks are not accounted for. Consider doing a cost versus benefit analysis yourself... or find a qualified parent to volunteer some time. As someone already mentioned, the educational worth of this project may weigh in significantly as a benefit. I'd also look into the possibility of sponsorship from entities with a vested interest in proliferation of this technology. The kids and community might be viewed as future customers.
Here are some useful cost-related links for your reading pleasure:
http://www.awea.org/pubs/factsheets/EconomicsOfWind-Feb2005.pdf
http://www.globalwarming.org/pdf/windcost.pdf
2007-05-27 06:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by CC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Windmill power is "feel good" power, it isn't economical (it costs a lot more than the power you buy from your utility company), so expansion of your program is not a good idea from an economical standpoint.
It may help with the electric bill, but not to the point where the savings will pay for the windmill or the cost of it's maintenance.
2007-05-27 05:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Perhaps not in dollars and cents, but when the educational value is cranked in, it is a good idea.
When people say solar and wind power is not cost effective, they never give dollar values in their arguments. I have a solar system on my house. Last winter the solar system furnished all power, including heating, except for heating water. The gas bill for that averaged about six dollars a month.
2007-05-27 05:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by Ed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it will. if you can afford the investment, it will return all the expenses very soon. currently the wind mills have a very good efficiency and their electricity is a good payback in europe and states. (around 3 to 6 years of investment payback), while they work more than 15 years.
2007-05-27 05:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by The X-tra! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uh no . once you figure the cost of the windmill you are paying more
2007-05-27 04:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋