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RE: Are we approaching the tipping point for large scale electrification from renewables?
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02-24-2021 08:42 PM
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Thomas, Excellent summary. Certainly as engineers we are supposed to be rooted in facts not swayed by trends. It would be wise for us to recognize the limitations of green energy. ------------------------------ Frank Burns P.E., M.ASCE Design Manager Mint Hill NC ----------------------------- ...
RE: Are we approaching the tipping point for large scale electrification from renewables?
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02-24-2021 11:27 AM
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Thomas, Forwarded is a good peer reviewed paper on the negative impact of green energy. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0040162520304157 ------------------------------ Frank Burns P.E., M.ASCE Design Manager Mint Hill NC ------------------------------
RE: Are we approaching the tipping point for large scale electrification from renewables?
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02-22-2021 11:55 AM
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Thomas, Thank you for that presentation. I agree that we need to become realistic with the pie in the sky projections of wind and solar. The future for energy reliability does not exist with wind and solar. Gas turbines, coal and nuclear are more sensible forms of reliable energy. ------------- ...
RE: Are we approaching the tipping point for large scale electrification from renewables?
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02-19-2021 05:28 PM
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Certainly there are other factors but frozen wind turbines does not help the grid. I don't know if you've ever run the calculations for wind turbines but their power output is meager. I certainly would not want to live anywhere close to them. Just the hum would be unnerving and the risk of a blade ...
RE: Are we approaching the tipping point for large scale electrification from renewables?
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02-18-2021 09:59 PM
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Mitchell, Reliability of renewables is a problem. The public may want to turn that train around considering the poor performance of renewables in Texas during the cold weather. Power blackouts are indicators of a failed system. Coal power is very reliable, that's what I want! I don't want the power ...
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