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To: Douglas V. Fant who wrote (3008)	10/18/2001 8:42:35 PM
From: Art Bechhoefer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 36161

Thanks for the update on wind. My info is somewhat fragmented, but I have seen a design for a unit that can produce up to 15 kw at a total capital cost of about $9,000. It must be connected to the grid and/or have some load at all times, including possibly a large water heater. It produces power with winds as low as 5 knots and automatically shuts down if the wind is greater than 40 knots. The loading of the generator is software controlled. Art

To: Douglas V. Fant who wrote (3008)	10/18/2001 8:43:19 PM
From: deweylittle	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 36161

On the topic of wind power... Here in Houston for the past several months I have seen convoys of trucks transporting what I imagine are blades for wind turbines. These are about 60-80 ft in length, maybe 6-8 feet at the widest point. They usually run 4-6 trucks together, with the required escort vehicles, always going west. It seems like I see them 2-3 times a week. Are these indeed what they appear to be? Where are they coming from and going? dewey