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To: Thomas A Watson who wrote (249605)	4/21/2002 2:06:32 PM
From: Neeka	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

can they make the wind blow at a constant speed 24x7 now No, they can't and it is all GWB's fault. LOLOLOLOLO M

To: Thomas A Watson who wrote (249605)	4/21/2002 5:26:46 PM
From: DavesM	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Thomas, re:"well del, what's changed. can they make the wind blow at a constant speed 24x7 now. I like electricity available all the time. " If you go to that website, Delbert mentions: awea.org There is a photo of some children playing/running in a field with wind turbines. I noticed that either the wind is not blowing, or the turbines were turned off - because it doesn't look as though any blades are moving. That being said, I understand, that (when the wind is blowing), large windmills can produce electricity a prices that make economic sense.

To: Thomas A Watson who wrote (249605)	4/21/2002 10:38:43 PM
From: Krowbar	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

<< well del, what's changed. can they make the wind blow at a constant speed 24x7 now. I like electricity available all the time. >> So do I. The wind blows more at about 150 ft., and it is more uniform. It only takes a 13 m.p.h. wind to start producing, and that often occurs up there when it is still on the ground. A conventional power plant runs from 40 to 80 percent of the time, with down time for maintenance and repair. No plant runs 24/7 all year. Windmills operate at 25% to 40% of capacity on an annualized basis, and this is getting better as the technology and siting improves. awea.org Because they are scattered over a large area, they are rarely all still at the same time. Also windy conditions are often when the power is needed, as when a cold front blows through. I doubt that we will ever be dependent on the wind for our source of electricity, but it can certainly make a much bigger contribution than it is now, and do it pollution free for as long as the equipment lasts. Del