05-23-2005, 09:44 AM
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Real Name: Larry S. Singleton
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Hybrids: 2007 TCH and Loving It !
Posts: 1,427
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New Wind Power Map Reveals Wind Power Potential
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Wind power could generate enough electricity to support the world's energy needs several times over, according to a new map of global wind speeds that scientists say is the first of its kind. The map, compiled by researchers at Stanford University, shows wind speeds at more than 8,000 sites around the world. The researchers found that at least 13 percent of those sites experience winds fast enough to power a modern wind turbine. If turbines were set up in all these regions, they would generate 72 terawatts of electricity, according to the researchers.
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Very interesting idea - maybe we can do this once "fossil fuel" runs out completely, or postpone that date for a while....
http://www.wired.com/news/planet/0,2...newsletter_top
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