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To: Stephen O who wrote (715)8/10/2003 4:12:43 PM
From: Elsewhere  Respond to of 16955
 
I wonder how much wind energy is being generated in Europe right now

Right on. Wind energy generation is close to zero in Germany currently. But also some nuclear power stations have been switched off because the rivers have become too hot (up to 30 °C) and mustn't be used for cooling any more. The winner: solar energy installations, the year-on-year industry revenue growth estimate is +50% for 2003.
de.news.yahoo.com



To: Stephen O who wrote (715)8/11/2003 11:03:55 AM
From: Scott Bergquist  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 16955
 
That is why I am leaning toward wave energy and away from wind.

It is estimated that a 10mile x 10mile (16km x 16km) area offshore is all that is needed to supply all of California's power needs.

Waves subside, but for less of a period than winds.



To: Stephen O who wrote (715)8/12/2003 7:10:04 AM
From: Copperfield  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 16955
 
I suspect that some of the heat is being generated by nuclear and conventional plants. The plants reject 60-70%
of the heat producing power and much of the power eventually
goes into the enviroment at the end user. Interesting enough, France just passed a law banning imports of all things like watches that use Tritium luminescent dials. Imagine how much power could be saved if everyone didn't have to turn on a light to see what time it is.

:-)