Who will see the wind farms in the sea

[Notters]

I think they're fine as well, and they look good, especially the new ones on Romney Marsh.

The problem with them is they acheive f*** all.

That's the crux of the issue.

 

[Gazwag]

Seems fair to me, using the winds off Brighton to power homes in Hastings, can't wait until HB&B gets wind of this, he will be livid.

 

[drew]

They say that the 9 zones could generate a quarter of our energy needs. Why then do we not have 36 zones? Greener energy and should be cheaper for the consumer (as if). Will the CPRE be up in arms about this or some other environmental group who fail to see the bigger picture.

 

[Gazwag]

This is why:

Rob Hastings, the Crown Estate's director of marine estates, said the importance of Round Three was in attracting UK and foreign investment into offshore wind projects in UK waters.

The Crown Estate believes Round Three could require between £30 billion and £70 billion worth of investment to complete.




The nine zones currently identified by the Crown Estate as suitable for Round Three offshore wind farms - as of September 26, 2008
Mr Hastings said: "Attracting such investment is the only way in which Government targets can be met, enabling offshore wind to play a full part in the UK's energy mix - tackling concerns over both energy security and climate change.

"The investment will be very significant and presents opportunities for UK companies in the supply chain, UK ports and other infrastructure support. Early movers could reap the benefits and The Crown Estate will be engaging with these potential players to ensure they are well placed to take full advantage of the opportunities," added Mr Hastings.

Crown Estate own the seabed and the director of marine estates is naming it after himself

 

[Notters]

They say that the 9 zones could generate a quarter of our energy needs. Why then do we not have 36 zones? Greener energy and should be cheaper for the consumer (as if). Will the CPRE be up in arms about this or some other environmental group who fail to see the bigger picture.

Because:

a) Wind power is incredibly expensive, more so than nuclear in the long run; and more importantly,
b) Because occassionally you get periods when a large high pressure system sits over the whole of the UK and there wouldn't be enough wind to produce any power, therefore 10% max of our energy should come from wind.

 

[Timbo]

Because:

a) Wind power is incredibly expensive, more so than nuclear in the long run; and more importantly,
b) Because occassionally you get periods when a large high pressure system sits over the whole of the UK and there wouldn't be enough wind to produce any power, therefore 10% max of our energy should come from wind.

And long periods when it is too windy for them to work

 

[Timbo]

The Romney Marsh windfarm consists of 26 turbines, each 350ft tall and cost £60m.

And it produces enough power to supply just 1000 homes.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Yup, they said Hastings on the news too but it's clearly slap bang in front of Brighton. Shocking Geography knowledge there Horton!

Perhaps they will float around the south coast chasing the winds.

As for Nuclear, very distructive process and leaves rather a lot of goo for Homer to try and hide. Scary horizon programme the other week by David Attenborough about population growth and how food, water and energy will be fought over in the coming years, his conclusion was to have fewer kids and use less. Well worth a view

BBC - BBC Two Programmes - Horizon, 2009-2010, How Many People Can Live on Planet Earth?

Anyhow could help the Nobles strap people to the ends and bobs your uncle new rides for the pier.

 

[Notters]

And long periods when it is too windy for them to work

Indeed. I even heard that the carbon-cost of building them was greater than the possible savings, don't know if this is true though?

 

[Brovion]

I'm not opposed to them per se, but they're only a small part of the answer. Nuclear power is critical in providing the UK's baseload of electricity.

Totally agree with you.

 

[drew]

Because:

a) Wind power is incredibly expensive, more so than nuclear in the long run; and more importantly,
b) Because occassionally you get periods when a large high pressure system sits over the whole of the UK and there wouldn't be enough wind to produce any power, therefore 10% max of our energy should come from wind.

Simple solution is that when we have ample power, we pump water up to Scotland and when there is too much wind or no wind, we release it to flow back down to the south and install a few turbines along the way to hydro power.

Can't think why no one has thought of that already!!!!

 

[Vic's Stick]

Do they work with hot air ?

If so stick 'em in Selhurst Park.