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Logical

(22,457 posts) Sat Dec 26, 2015, 01:17 PM Dec 2015

Maybe I assume adding the storage of power for non-windy days drives the cost up?

Maybe the power companies are fighting it?

The graph below is from Wiki.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost_of_electricity_by_source

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Onshore Wind costs less than coal, why is there not a huge move to use it? [View all] Logical Dec 2015 OP

The not in my backyard locals. JonathanRackham Dec 2015 #1

Thanks for the info! nt Logical Dec 2015 #7

Let's see... pipoman Dec 2015 #11

Around here, I don't have all the details, but... TreasonousBastard Dec 2015 #3

Thanks! nt Logical Dec 2015 #8

Ask the residents of Martha's Vineyard. n/t meaculpa2011 Dec 2015 #4

What will happen when they suck up all the air and clouds? PersonNumber503602 Dec 2015 #5

Ask the people who sell the coal (and coal fired plants) NightWatcher Dec 2015 #6

A whole society is in synch. It takes flexibility to change. Gregorian Dec 2015 #9

Solar/wind are not without environmental consequences themselves. alarimer Dec 2015 #10

Here's a good article and discussion about onshore wind costs: Edim Dec 2015 #12

Thank you! Logical Dec 2015 #13

Fossil fuel companies have a lot of money daleo Dec 2015 #15

Nice! We need more of that. nt Logical Dec 2015 #17