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11-13-2008, 07:45 AM
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Interesting! I have not seen the vertical stile wind turbines before. I am not sure about birds not flying into it though... 
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11-14-2008, 03:36 PM
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Well, I did watch a special on Discovery Channel's Project Earth. They attempted to make a way for the wind turbines to be farther up in the air where there would be a constant current.
Here's the result, Discovery Project Earth: Infinite Winds : Discovery Channel.
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12-05-2008, 08:18 AM
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12-05-2008, 11:29 AM
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12-05-2008, 12:53 PM
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These alternative energy sources are expensive to get started, but well worth it in the long run.
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12-31-2008, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt Johnson  These alternative energy sources are expensive to get started, but well worth it in the long run. | --> Residential Power - Sustainable Energy For The Future | Alternative Energy HQ Quote: |
Two major benefits come from installing residential wind or solar power. Firstly, there is money to be saved by generating your own power and decreasing your dependence of the grid, and secondly, there are beneficial environmental effects which is probably even more important in the long run. Fitting residential wind or solar units is an investment for the future that will cut your costs for a long time; money, which can be used for better things for your household and family. You can also save your money, by availing of the tax cuts your government may offer to people who use reusable energy. It is sometimes possible to also sell electricity if you produce more than what you need. You can also save the environment by using wind or solar power because you lessen the demand of electricity produced by electric power plants that use fossil fuels to produce electricity. So, not only will you save money, you can also save the environment from the ill effects of carbon emissions.
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12-31-2008, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Karl | That is Scary! Anyone too close when that happened would have been chopped to pieces. I guess that overall, solar is the best option.
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12-31-2008, 04:58 PM
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Yes, well it seems there are some reasons more important than noise and " shadow flicker" for wind turbines usually being installed at a certain distance away from houses.
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02-03-2009, 08:02 AM
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02-03-2009, 01:59 PM
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I don't really think a "vs" is in order. While both methods of energy are effective and renewable, why not use both? The sun rarely shows through in all sorts of areas of the world, so during those moments, why not use hydro or wind energy as a substitute?
And in certain areas of the world, it's hella windy all the time, so why wouldn't you be harnessing that?
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