Monday, July 21, 2008

Is Wind Energy the Solution?

I'll state up front, I'm not a believer in Wind Energy as the major solution to our energy problems.

Having said that, I am in favor of testing generators at the source of the energy problem where the most hot air is generated--that would be Washington D.C. and San Francisco, CA.

Additional information to consider regarding Wind Energy Projects is covered in the following article by Ed Wallace from the Fort Worth Star Telegram:
T-Bone for Him, Slim Pickin's for US

Wind energy has it's place. Pumping water into a storage tank at a remote location is one I've seen work. Two key principles made this wind energy a practical solution. 1. Water was needed at a location remote to other energy sources. 2. Energy storage at that location was sufficient for the demand.

I question whether either of these fundamental principals are met with any Energy Plan that counts on Wind as the Main Solution.

Maybe the Politicians mandated another new Law of Physics that I missed as they attempted in the Alternative Energy Bill--Automobiles must be powered by food that people can eat. Boy, that should make the world a better place.

Is a law degree really the best training to develop laws of physics?

No comments: