Resource Library Category: Economics
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Documents presented here are not the product of nor are they necessarily endorsed by National Wind Watch. This resource library is provided to assist anyone wishing to research the issue of industrial wind power and the impacts of its development. The information should be evaluated by each reader to come to their own conclusions about the many areas of debate.
Likely cost of electricity from Project Hayes
Author: Leyland, Bryan
3.8 Wind power stations impose additional frequency keeping costs on the power system that are greater than, for instance, from hydropower stations. From the point of view of system operation, the major problems with wind power are that it is unpredictable and that it can fluctuate very rapidly. These rapid fluctuations means that with wind power connected to the system, frequency keeping becomes more difficult and more expensive. At the moment, frequency keeping plant operates to manage fluctuations in the . . .
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Federal Financial Interventions and Subsidies in Energy Markets 2007
Author: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Table 35 on page 106 of this report shows that wind energy received $23.37 per megawatt-hour of its electricity production in 2007. This compared with 44 cents for coal, $1.59 for nuclear, and 25 cents for natural gas (the three main sources of electricity in the U.S.).
Note: This is the most comprehensive study that the EIA has done, but it’s still far from complete. For wind, for example, they completely missed the federal 5-year double-declining-balance accelerated depreciation (5-yr, 200% . . .
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Letter to Warsaw County Courier
Author: Schleede, Glenn
Three years ago, Horizon Wind Energy’s Mr. Davidson might have been able to “get away with” the half-truths and false claims made in his letter that you published on March 13, 2008. However, much has been learned about wind energy and the facts do not support his claims. For example:
1. Wind turbines are not a reliable source of electricity. While they are huge machines, they produce very little electricity and that electricity is intermittent, volatile, and unreliable. Their output is . . .
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Estimate: €900,000+ to dismantle and dispose of one turbine
Author: Malafosse, J.
Montpellier, January 29, 2008
Sirs,
Following the consultation that you asked for, here is the estimate that we propose for the dismantling and demolition of wind turbines in the commune of Saint Etienne de Lugdares.
The dismantling and demolition require the presence on site of:
One 700-tonne crane and two 50-tonne cranes.
A Copex CVM 500 metal press and shredder.
A team of five people for 30 working days for unbolting, blow-torching, and shredding the metal parts.
Class II disposal of the nonrecyclable parts of the turbine. . . .
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Economics, Emissions, England, Environment, Grid, Health, Noise, Technology
Some Facts About Energy & Wind Power
Author: Friends of Eden, Lakeland and Lunesdale Scenery
A concise outline of myths and facts about industrial wind energy, including: general facts, the environment, health, energy savings, efficiency, government policy, and economic issues.
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Calculating the Real Cost of Industrial Wind Power
Author: Stelling, Keith
An information update for Ontario Electricity Consumers from the Friends of Arran Lake Wind Action Group, Bruce County, Ontario, Compiled by Keith Stelling, November 2007.
Introduction
The history of human technological innovation is littered with projects that have had to be abandoned because they were based on a narrow theoretical view that failed to take into account the whole picture. The commercial exploitation of wind energy is fast showing signs of such failure.
The last ten years in Europe has provided ample opportunity . . .
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Resolution of Fredericksburg City Council and Gillespie County Economic Development Commission
Author: Fredericksburg City Council; Gillespie County Economic Development Commission
Industrial Wind Farms
[Gillespie County Economic Development Commission]
The Gillespie County Economic Development Commission opposes the construction of industrial wind farms in Gillespie County and the surrounding Texas Hill Country area. This position is taken after a careful consideration of the issues associated with the economic and environmental impact of industrial wind farms.
The Hill Country is a jewel of Texas. It is highly touted and highly regarded for its landscapes and scenic beauty. It is a desirable area to both visit and . . .
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Comments on Wyoming County IDA Application for Financial Assistance” for the High Sheldon “Wind Farm”
Author: Schleede, Glenn
“Frankly, there is very little substance in the Application. Perhaps there is a lot more someplace else; e.g., in the Environmental Impact Statements or other documents available to the IDA.
“I have written the comments broadly because I believe faulty or incomplete economic analyses of wind energy, generally, and specific “wind farms” is a generic problem in NY. Claims of economic benefit are often not backed up with data that can be evaluated or are clearly based on faulty . . .
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Money Blowing in the Wind
Author: Viau, Bernard
Abstract: Wind provides unpredictable energy and the wind energy industry is only viable because of so called ‘green subsidies’. Wind farms are a fraud, would say a child looking at the emperor walking naked in the streets. Whether you live in Canada, in the US, in England, France or Australia, the story is the same: publicly, no one dares to speak against the wind energy. We’ll explain how, why, and propose real, efficient and economical alternatives to the blowing wind . . .
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Wendy Todd's Sept. 26, 2007, testimony to Maine wind energy task force
Author: Todd, Wendy
“… the land that was once known for its remote nature, wildlife and solitude is now home to an industrial power plant. For anyone to say that a wind turbine facility has a low impact on the local environment is irresponsible. Yet the industry and the media surrounding it seem insistent on making light of the problems that exist. The problems are real and they are hurting families emotionally, physically and economically. …”
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