Monday 22 March 2010

Feeble wind farms fail to hit full power - Times Online

Feeble wind farms fail to hit full power - Times Online
THE first detailed study of Britain’s onshore wind farms suggests some treasured landscapes may have been blighted for only small gains in green energy. The analysis reveals that more than 20 wind farms produce less than a fifth of their potential maximum power output.

Like most solutions to problems, wind farms have been over-hyped. Although they should provide part of the solution amongst a range of energy producing options including nuclear.

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