2009-08-13 / Letters

Generating power from the wind may exceed the cost

After reading a couple of articles about Continental Wind Power opening a new plant in our area, I visited their website.

I went to the “contact us” section and submitted a couple of questions.

1. How long does it take a wind-powered generator running at full capacity 24/7 to replace the power it requires to produce it? 2. How long does it take to produce enough energy savings to recoup the purchase price of $700,000 to $800,000?

I’m very interested in the answers to these questions before I can decide if this option of power generation is worth considering.

I’m still waiting for a reply. Tim Daugherty Newbury Park

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