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To: J.B.C. who wrote (437810)	7/29/2011 3:50:23 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793843

How much does it cost per megawatt to get power from a windmill when the wind isn't blowing? California has a few windfarms. I have driven by a couple of them in the past couple of weeks. What always strikes me is that, even when the wind is blowing, at least 25% of the turbines are standing still. I have driven by the wind farm out near palm springs when it is more like 90% of the turbines are standing still with just a smattering of turbines cranking the electrons. And this is when there are strong and steady winds. don't get me wrong, I love the idea of using wind and solar to augment coal and nat gas as long as there are no subsidies involved. But I certainly wouldn't bet my baseline power on them (wind and solar).