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- socialpyramid, on 07/07/2008, -2/+19The interesting thing about off-shore wind farms is that the leader of the chamber of commerce of this town in Denmark told me that tourism had increased in the area after turbines were installed, not decreased, as opponents to Cape Wind have warned will happen.
- there, on 07/08/2008, -0/+8Those Germans are really admirable for their "can-do" attitude.
- Steinr, on 07/08/2008, -0/+7this is green energy pioneering, aren't the Germans already the greenest country in the world in terms of their energy production? I for one stopped to check out the impressive wind farms in Germany when I last went there. Mind you though after you have seen them once, you don't need so stop again. I fully support the idea of alternative energy.
- avanor, on 07/08/2008, -1/+5I don't understand why some people protest wind farms. They say that it ruins the landscape. Personally I think it makes it look unique and amazing.
Just look at the pic in the article! It looks sick! - Buelldozer, on 07/07/2008, -1/+5You'd probably be less giddy if you'd take your hands out of your pants while rubbing your palms back and forth.
- vikingcoder, on 07/08/2008, -0/+4What do we do with the waste?
- bazzz, on 07/08/2008, -0/+3Yes, according to Wikipedia Germany has had more than 22 MegaWatt of windpower capacity in 2007 making it the world's largest user ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Installed_wind_power_ ... ). Currently roughly 14% of germany's energy comes from renewable sources (majority: wind power). The plan is to more than double these numbers to 30% until 2030. But I believe that this goal could be reached faster, because the liberalization of the electricity market has lead to several specialized companies selling energy from 100% renewable sources (no coal, gas, but also no nuclear energy) which are booming at the moment. Consumers really want "green electricity" and the cars will be next...
- inactive, on 07/08/2008, -0/+3NO, you cant get that power to the east coast.
- KAMiKAZOW, on 07/08/2008, -1/+3I don't think that Germany is the largest green energy user. While it might be true that Germany leads in wind energy, there are other green ways to produce energy. Solar, turbines powered by ocean waves, thermal energy, ...
I don't know about other countries for sure (I'm German) but I think that other, smaller countries are ahead. IIRC Iceland is one of those countries thanks to its geological advantage to get thermal energy easily.
What's good about Germany is, that green energy is available in more or less competitive prices. This may be the result of relatively expensive fossil-based products (compared to other countries). In the area where I live, one green energy provider is even the second cheapest. That company isn't even a pure green energy provider and strangely its conventional energy (fossil, nuclear, and some green) is more expensive.
100% green energy providers (like Greenpeace Energy) are a bit more expensive but as long as you are not really poor, you can effort it. - truck87bp, on 07/08/2008, -0/+2We need clean energy to become owned by the many instead of owned by the few and already too rich. Each city should have their own piece of the pie thats owned by the people. Innovation can change the way the game is played. Oil man Pickens spends $2 billion more to keep control of energy...I say bullshister. We need control.
- timbuktu22, on 07/09/2008, -0/+2Good for the Germans. Hopefully they can set an example that the rest of the world will follow. We could use some offshore installations in the US. Fortunately, there are plans to develop a facility off the coast of Delaware. If this proves successful, it could be the start of a movement on this side of the pond. Many people object to offshore wind turbines because they think they are ugly or are littering the ocean. But in fact, offshore wind turbines can provide important habitat for marine wildlife. It's really win-win. See article on offshore wind: http://www.brightfuture.us/new/index.php?option=co ...
- da5id, on 07/08/2008, -0/+2Boone Picken's got the wind turbines on order.
- inactive, on 07/08/2008, -0/+2I agree, I love when I come over that hill headed towards San Fran and see all the windmills.
- moomeep, on 07/09/2008, -0/+2we're not too good at blowing ***** up anyways. always causes a ruckus... :S ^^
- Tyrghast, on 07/08/2008, -0/+2Hey guys, all you got to do is cover Texas with windmills and we could power the entire eastern seaboard. There is not a day where it ain't windy as hell...
- WindsorBoy, on 07/08/2008, -0/+2LOL. You're smoking something, right?
- xtraa, on 07/09/2008, -1/+3Face the big picture: We're still sitting all on the same planet. So maybe it was your job to blow up some *****, and our job to save some CO2.
- xtraa, on 07/09/2008, -0/+2Yup, as a german I even understand dutch without learning it. (When I read it, hearing is more difficult)
- ngresonance, on 07/09/2008, -0/+1People may go in larger numbers to see the turbines in Denmark, but what about those who loved the land as it was before, in both Europe and Massachusetts?
- BotchaMcCoola, on 07/09/2008, -0/+1Sounds worth a try. Put together a business plan and budget. Would you believe I have been learning about Entrepreneurship?
- alexkreuz, on 07/09/2008, -0/+1If thats the case, put them in the path of hurricanes to get cheap green power, and prevent category 5s.
- boombume, on 07/08/2008, -1/+2Blow it out your ass, hippie.
- xtraa, on 07/09/2008, -0/+1Yea, I mean it is a great deal. Once installed, you have energy nearly for free without the problem of storing atomic waste somewhere. reminds me of the stunning solar parks in the U.S. desert.
- BotchaMcCoola, on 07/08/2008, -1/+1There are not enough of them to cause any concern now, I would guess. But suppose there were enough to reduce average world wind velocities say 25%. Would this cause any mischief of any kind? Just wondering.
- KAMiKAZOW, on 07/08/2008, -1/+1In a globalized world, you still distinguish between "the Dutch" and "the Germans"? Just because they have different mother tongues, it doesn't mean that the people in those countries have a largely different attitude about ecology. At least northern Germany and the Netherlands have a close cultural background.
- BotchaMcCoola, on 07/09/2008, -0/+0Hey don’t take me wrong. I’m way more than half German descent and
like the language and people. I even learned a little of the
sprach-Americanized though- as a kid and more in college. But this
reminds me of a joke on another forum. It was comparing various
Europeans. When it came to the Dutch it said “you are just like the
Germans but no one hates you.” - lazymac123, on 12/03/2008, -0/+0Germans definitely jump in with thinking "it will happen"
http://fastdogtrainingtips.com - BotchaMcCoola, on 07/09/2008, -0/+0One of those comments that deserve multiple diggs. Europeans
suffered enough wars and are much more reluctant than Americans to
sacrifice their welfare for Hawks and War Industry types now. Any
Schickelgrubers trying to take root there will just have to die in
poverty and obscurity nowadays. - BotchaMcCoola, on 07/08/2008, -2/+1I bet they got the idea from the Dutch. Aren't they leading the world in solar panel technology though?
- BotchaMcCoola, on 07/09/2008, -1/+0Usually I am fairly good with the humor but don't see it this time. It is just a science question that crossed my mind.
- trollick, on 07/08/2008, -6/+4Stupid Europeans, they could have used that money to blow up some ***** in Iraq.
- da5id, on 07/08/2008, -3/+1The solution
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Sources_of_Elec ... - sunggddzz, on 07/07/2008, -7/+3So now we can add wind turbines to our breathtaking whale watching tours. Consciousness is as inherently a part of us as is laughing, singing, and smiling. Ultimately when all is said and done most of humanity yearns to do the right thing. Respecting our resources and maintaining a healthy relationship with nature is the right thing. Get ready. We are about to be blown away with the coolest innovations this side of heaven answering the call to heal our world...heal ourselves. Sweet. So satisfyingly sweet.
- inactive, on 07/08/2008, -6/+1...by 2030. Didnt Obama already tell us that it is futile to do anything about energy that may take 10 years or so to see results? (see his comments on offshore drilling taking 10 years to produce)
I mean we all know that doing anything that doesnt produce results today is futile by his reasoning. You know, like college. - sunggddzz, on 07/07/2008, -8/+1So now we can enjoy wind farms along with our whale watchings like cake and ice cream! Cool. Anytime consciousness is present we are unavoidably, inexplicably, and deliciously lured by cosmic magnetism towards it. It is as inherently a part of us as is breathing, singing, and smiling. We are going to be blown away at the amazing innovation and applications on the horizon. Nice to know that making up for our historically selfish deeds need not be dull nor boring. Get ready. Our world it is a changing and I am rubing my palms back and forth in sweet anticipation.
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