RE: Wind farms
hi Judy,
Personally speaking, I quite like wind turbines. They are large and mysterious, and good for the environment.
There is a small industrial estate where my mum lives. One of the companies there has installed a 'mini turbine' atop one of the units. I like looking at it.
I think that a lot more research is needed into alternative forms of energy. I am sure that everyone would take up wind, wave and solar power if they were as cheap as fossil-fuelled power. I would. Nuclear energy is excellent, but the problem of nuclear waste disposal will always be a factor, as well as leakages, etc from power stations.
Love,
Patsy.
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RE: Wind farms
Hi everyone,
I don't mind the odd wind farm but realistically if we relied solely on wind power would they have to be everywhere? I think it's great that alternative power is increasing, but would prefer something less obtrusive than the windfarms.
I would love to change my power supply to solar one day - has anyone done this and can tell how to go about it?
Silverdawn x
RE: Wind farms
ORIGINAL: Doogle
To be honest, I don't really think wind power is the way to go. I think more research/effort should be put into wave generated power....
I don't know anything about wave power Doogle, but would be interested.. Sounds like quite a hazard to shipping - especially if it were under, or just on top of the waves!
ORIGINAL:Energylz
Why don't they just plonk a turbine on the top of all the tower buildings within cities. Plenty of wind up there and it's not going to make the landscape any more ugly.
Oh yes it would when it all turns to rubble, after an aircraft hits it! 😀
ORIGINAL: songstress
I am sure that everyone would take up wind, wave and solar power if they were as cheap as fossil-fuelled power. I would.
That's what I always thought Patsy, until I visited the Eco-centre at Swaffham (built beside the turbine) and learnt that not only does ecotricity match the local supplier in charges, but they also plant a native broadleaf tree for every new customer. Added to that, you don't have a machine telling you to press different numbers, or get put through to India (like with Powergen) but actually speak to a British human being on the first ring - wow!
ORIGINAL: silverdawn
I would love to change my power supply to solar one day - has anyone done this and can tell how to go about it?
I have wanted to put solar panels on my roof for decades, but as I know that progress always makes things smaller, cheaper and more efficient, have been waiting. I understand that the cost has come down and that even on cloudy days, your water will be heated enough to save money on the bills. I once (20 years ago) had a holiday on a Greek island and the weather was dreadful. It was cloudy, cold and windy and we had to wash in cold water every day as there was no other heating - that put me off. In Britain, it is normally as an addition to your central heating and hot water.
Some local councils are encouraging solar panels and will even give you a grant.
Judy
RE: Wind farms
Orton is one of my favourite places - my healing group have a summer retreat there every year, and the local feeling runs pretty high - see their [link= http://www.nowhinashwindfarm.co.uk/pictures.asp ]website[/link]
However, I passionately believe that we need to avoid fossil fuels - we are past the point of no return with global warming, and well on the way to "The Day After Tomorrow" - and when the Gulf Stream stops warming us up by 7-8 degrees, we will be well Siberian [&:] and needing our clean electricity!
NIMBY's simply have no idea what is coming our way!!
xxx Doq ( stocking up on Damart! )
RE: Wind farms
Hi Tim,
Yes, this 'NIMBY-ism' is going to be the thorn in the side of new energy forms. The problem is, people don't like change (well, most people, anyway.) I love the countryside and the sea, yet I think that wind farms are aesthetically pleasing to the eye. New seams of fossil fuels are becoming harder and harder to find, and we must begin serious research into finding ways of utilising natural power. However, NIMBY-ism can be used as a brake for over-zealous developers, which can be good thing because it forces them to think of new ways to do things.
I am not convinced that global warming is entirely caused by man's actions. Climate change has happened ever since the Earth was formed. However, that doesn't mean that we can be profligate about our planet's resources; we can't afford to be.
Judy - I agree. I'd snap up natural energy like that (clicks fingers) if it was cheaper. Oh yes.
Love,
Patsy.
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