Re: Expensive oil is the only way to stop gluttony

Major Debacle wrote:
> Rich wrote:
>> Major Debacle wrote:
>>> Poetic Justice wrote:
>>>> Rich wrote:
>>>>> Bill Ward wrote:
>>>>>> On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:21:27 -0700, bvallely@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> .
>>>>>>>> Let's tax oil if it drops below $120. That way, the price we pay 
>>>>>>>> will
>>>>>>>> always be at least $120 and OPEC won't be able to put 
>>>>>>>> alternative energy
>>>>>>>> companies out of business at their whim. It's a matter of
national
>>>>>>>> security.
>>>>>>> .
>>>>>>> An inconvenient truth:  Alternative energy sources generally 
>>>>>>> don't work.
>>>>>> Of course not.  When they work, they're just "energy sources". 
>>>>> They're never energy sources, energy converters perhaps.
>>>>>
>>>>> And solar power generally does not work at night.
>>>>>
>>>>> Wind power, although variable in nature, is still nonexistent when
>>>>> the wind don't blow. Heat waves are caused by stationary highs, and
>>>>> during stationary highs, there ain't no wind, and no wind power.
>>>>> This is also a time of peak load. If you depend on wind power you've
>>>>> got a problem.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>>
>>>>> Rich
>>>>>
>>>> Well said.
>>> Tell that to T. Boone Pickens:
>>
>> What are his plans for power generation when there is no wind?
> 
> Why not ask him?

He's not posting here, you are.

> I'm sure he completely neglected to consider the prevailing winds when 
> choosing his site. Imagine how relieved he will be when you bring this 
> oversight to his attention

I repeat, during stationary highs (aka heat waves) there is no wind.
What are his plans for power during a stationary high?

If he has no plans, then these wind farms are not viable alternatives.

Cheers,

Rich

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