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To: Elsewhere who wrote (437714)7/28/2011 5:22:16 PM
From: DMaA1 Recommendation  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 793838
 
In the United states there are green folks fighting EVERY SINGLE proposed wind farm development.

eg: Message 27516061



To: Elsewhere who wrote (437714)7/28/2011 7:43:42 PM
From: Brian Sullivan3 Recommendations  Respond to of 793838
 
> According to the US Department of Energy the average cost for "advanced coal" is $109/MWh, for wind $97/MWh.

I'm not sure what "Advanced Coal" is, but I suspect it has something to do with CO2 emmission reductions which is a complete waste of money.

You other favorite Solar PV is not cost competitive either coming in at 210 MWh.

We should switch over to 100% Natural Gas fired and learn to love fracking!

Here is your table:




To: Elsewhere who wrote (437714)7/29/2011 9:16:12 AM
From: J.B.C.9 Recommendations  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793838
 
That's a wrong statement by the guy. According to the US Department of Energy the average cost for "advanced coal" is $109/MWh, for wind $97/MWh.

How much does it cost per megawatt to get power from a windmill when the wind isn't blowing?


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