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[QUOTE]Originally posted by SeekingFreedom: [QB] I've had a question about all this excitement about the up and coming wind 'sector' that maybe somebody can clear up for me: Why is everyone so excited about it? Best case scenario it will reduce the overall dependence on fossil fuel energy production but it can never replace it. It has two major flaws: one, it can't be 'ramped up.' With most grids you have to vary the amount of power coming out based on daily usage times. Sometimes you need more, sometimes less. You can't do that with wind driven grids, what mother nature chooses to give you is what you get. I guess you could 'ramp down' in essense by disconnecting some of the turbines, but you could never produce more than your nominal potential when all are online. Second flaw is obvious...you're at the mercy of nature. If it don't blow, you don't go. As a supplement to the existing supply it's a good idea. I just don't think we should be hoping it's the silver bullet we're all looking for. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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