Click on this link to see photos of Ormonde windfarm off Barrow
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/g ... n-pictures
How to build a windfarm
Re: How to build a windfarm
Big Hands and a strong wrist help.... 
John
John
' what you forgot is still there, it's just a matter of remembering where it is! '
Re: How to build a windfarm
After this summer and the economy we all need uplifing, I think a quote from Katie Price...
Though I do agree, wave energy I would think is far useful as storms thousands of miles can provide wave energy with no guarantee the same storm will provide wind for the wind farms..
In fact the UK get's it's coldest weather with high pressure sat over the country and barely any wind. That means we have to have the same amount of generating power available to cover these calms and sat idol when windy, is there a hint of stupidity, great way of raising Tax sorry Green Tax.......am I missing something?
Got heavy there......back to Katie Price...................
John
Though I do agree, wave energy I would think is far useful as storms thousands of miles can provide wave energy with no guarantee the same storm will provide wind for the wind farms..
In fact the UK get's it's coldest weather with high pressure sat over the country and barely any wind. That means we have to have the same amount of generating power available to cover these calms and sat idol when windy, is there a hint of stupidity, great way of raising Tax sorry Green Tax.......am I missing something?
Got heavy there......back to Katie Price...................
John
' what you forgot is still there, it's just a matter of remembering where it is! '
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Re: How to build a windfarm
Yes they do use a lot of energy in building but are efficient - unlike land based wind farms that are not. The subsidy on the latter is so high it is distorting the market and stopping investment in more efficient energy sources.
An excellent - and relatively neutral book on the subject with masses of data and diagrams is David MacKay FRS Sustainable Energy Without The Hot Air. Also compares five different proposed solutions. Buy it for £29 or download for FREE. Google SEWTHA and you will find it as well as a well illustrated summary if you don't fancy the book - ignore Googles determination to take you to SWETHA.
An excellent - and relatively neutral book on the subject with masses of data and diagrams is David MacKay FRS Sustainable Energy Without The Hot Air. Also compares five different proposed solutions. Buy it for £29 or download for FREE. Google SEWTHA and you will find it as well as a well illustrated summary if you don't fancy the book - ignore Googles determination to take you to SWETHA.
Re: How to build a windfarm
Interesting series of pics. Normally I only see it from below, as I guess most of us do, but probably much closer! Been wanting to see the Ormonde towers close up, as until now had only seen the bases up close. Not as elegant as the usual monopile types I feel.
Won't go into the politics- see it too often on other forums, and always descends into unpleasant bickering. Always avoid the topic amongst friends.
As for other offshore renewables, wave does have potential, but lots of wear on the gear- moving parts in the water as opposed to far above it, and less obvious from afar, so potentially more of a hazard I suspect. Seen the snake things in Leith docks before, and I am not sure they'll be robust enough. I think tidal could be good, but again lots of wear and maintenance issues, although out of the splash zone may have better lifespan than wave. Lots of energy to be tapped there- right now on East coast suffering the effects of strong tides- 3-5 hour transits to site each way! Also installation has the inherent problem of strong tidal locations being challenging to work in.
Regards, Jem.
Won't go into the politics- see it too often on other forums, and always descends into unpleasant bickering. Always avoid the topic amongst friends.
As for other offshore renewables, wave does have potential, but lots of wear on the gear- moving parts in the water as opposed to far above it, and less obvious from afar, so potentially more of a hazard I suspect. Seen the snake things in Leith docks before, and I am not sure they'll be robust enough. I think tidal could be good, but again lots of wear and maintenance issues, although out of the splash zone may have better lifespan than wave. Lots of energy to be tapped there- right now on East coast suffering the effects of strong tides- 3-5 hour transits to site each way! Also installation has the inherent problem of strong tidal locations being challenging to work in.
Regards, Jem.