Onshore Wind Generation costs now at 3.3 cent per kw/h or less.

[albion]

Green hydrogen is the long term solution and why the farms should be maxed.

Complicated though as hydrogen production is fledgling.

 

[albion]

https://news.sky.com/story/why-taxp...lding-sizewell-c-nuclear-power-plant-12758003

Seems that Sizewell C might end up being a bottomless pit.

 

[BoldonLad]

https://news.sky.com/story/why-taxp...lding-sizewell-c-nuclear-power-plant-12758003

Seems that Sizewell C might end up being a bottomless pit.

I doubt there is any "seems" about it

 

[BoldonLad]

How closely together are those windmills?
It sounds like a stat that needs unpacking....

Is land space or visual amenity the only concern? The law of "unintended consequences" may apply with impacts on the ecosystem.

 

[newfhouse]

Is land space or visual amenity the only concern? The law of "unintended consequences" may apply with impacts on the ecosystem.

You link takes me here. Windmills of your mind, perhaps?

 

[BoldonLad]

You link takes me here. Windmills of your mind, perhaps?

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oops! using different device, that is my excuse! Now corrected.

 

[albion]

https://www.economist.com/britain/2023/01/05/britains-offshore-wind-farms-attract-tourists

I can never quite work out whether my own view of onshore windfarms is born out 'hope'.
They do inspire.

 

[albion]

https://www.theguardian.com/environ...arming-uk-green-investment-says-net-zero-tsar

But surely the ship has been run by rats since Cameron jumped overboard.

 

[albion]

https://www.rechargenews.com/energy...ution-mp-skidmores-net-zero-study/2-1-1387844


Seems a bit kate/strange that a former Tory energy minister is effectively telling us we are paying through the nose with all those offshore surcharges.

 

[Salty seadog]

They're at it again...

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...and-move-200-miles?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

 

[albion]

https://www.euronews.com/green/2023...re-wind-turbines-in-2022-what-needs-to-change

Part explains why UK energy costs are amonst the dearest in the world. Bar stewards.
Complete and utter madness that onshore builds as good as hit zero.

 

[matticus]

May I recommend tonights episode of the Gorgeous Guy Martins energy series, to all readers of this thread?

(Some great footage from the North Sea turbines.)

 

[albion]

Omg, so it is a series. I never got past his first 'woweee'.

I was maybe too hopeful for content.

 

[matticus]

Omg, so it is a series. I never got past his first 'woweee'.

I was maybe too hopeful for content.

I thought you of all people would be a fan of Gorgeous Guy.
I said
I thought you of all people would be a fan of Gorgeous Guy.

 

[albion]

Might give it another go. The drooling Drax scene was where I switched off.