Re: [OM] OM-5D for me

[Chuck Norcutt]

Where are the still existing coal plants that back them up when the wind 
doesn't blow?

Chuck Norcutt


On 1/29/2012 2:39 PM, Ken Norton wrote:
>> It's addictive.  I have a few minutes to spare before heading off
>> to discuss our community wind turbine plans . . .
>
>
> Wind Turbines - Good. In Town - Bad.
>
> They make noise. The newest ones are now a lot quieter--especially
> the slow moving ones. But under full load, the generators hum pretty
> good. If your community is near a busy multilane highway, the
> constant drone of traffic will pretty much mask whatever the turbine
> is producing.
>
> Here in Iowa, we've been growing turbines like corn. Amazing how
> monster tall these things are. We've got probably three different
> designs which are predominant here. All are of different size and
> height and rotational speed.
>
> But those birds... Took me a few days to work through all the
> levels. Nice challenge.
>
> AG
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