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Re: NYS Wind Map (Gas Hits $3.15 in California) |
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Posted by AlM on Sun Mar 20 12:45:28 2005, in response to Re: NYS Wind Map (Gas Hits $3.15 in California), posted by SelkirkTMO on Sun Mar 20 12:14:50 2005. Saw the maps, but also understand what "average" means ... the HAPPY word is "sustained" ...Everything you say applies 100% if you are relying on a single wind turbine to power your home or business. But when you have a whole grid of wind turbines, the total output is going to be more reliable on an hour by hour basis. When there's a lull in one county there'll be gusts in another. Understood, it will still take a major slump when the whole state is in the midst of sultry July weather, etc. But nobody says wind has to be our only source of power. Also, think about these two things: - Most electric power in the home goes for heat (not in NYS, but nationally). The heat needs are highest in the winter when the wind is most reliable. - Times of low wind are very likely to be times of high solar radiation - solar panels on rooftops can (a) protect the house from the heat of the sun and (b) generate electricity for air conditioning. Yes, you'll still have a calm hot night across the whole state. So solar and wind can't handle all the needs. But they can do a lot. |
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