Europe Turns Back to Coal, Raising Climate Fears

Tchocky · 04-24-08, 08:22 AM

Not sure about that "little bit", Brad. A few weeks ago wind power supplied 40% of Spain's electricity needs. But you're right in that wind is limited in continuous generation and variable demand generation. These problems can be somewhat alleviated through grid modernising and storage capacity.

On a slightly related note, wind power in my home town made the NYT

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/09/te...al/09town.html

04-24-08, 08:22 AM	#12
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Not sure about that "little bit", Brad. A few weeks ago wind power supplied 40% of Spain's electricity needs. But you're right in that wind is limited in continuous generation and variable demand generation. These problems can be somewhat alleviated through grid modernising and storage capacity. On a slightly related note, wind power in my home town made the NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/09/te...al/09town.html __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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