Shiloh Wind Power Plant: A Profile Of California’s Wind Power Future
by John Laumer, Philadelphia on 11.30.06
The San Francisco Chronicle recently profiled California's Shiloh wind project:- “One hundred white windmills, their blades stretching 122 feet, line the hilltops west of Rio Vista…Each of its turbines can generate the same amount of electricity as 15 older windmills, some of which still dot the same grassy hills…It is spread across 6,800 acres, vastly more than a traditional power plant would require. At roughly $220 million, it also cost more to build than a plant burning natural gas or coal…But as Shiloh's developers note, its fuel is free...The turbines pump no carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide or sulfur dioxide into the air. And the land still belongs to property owners who will continue using it to grow hay and graze sheep. For project details a pdf download is available here .
Thirsty for more? Check out these related articles:
- San Francisco Considers Taking the Plunge on Congestion Pricing
- San Francisco May Charge Drivers for Hitting the Streets
- Will Safety Concerns Delay the Completion of the Expo Line in Los Angeles?
- High Speed Rail from San Francisco to LA Will Make an Even Greener California
Northwood Blanket Company: Old Sweaters Live Again
|
Urban Air Hazard: Traffic Is Major Cause of Particulate Emissions
|
In the US you are lagging behind. While in Germany 3MW is more or less standard you still work with 1.5 MW turbines.
excellent