tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149751460360426536.post4515467729070143632..comments2022-11-14T10:36:20.805+00:00Comments on BilloTheWisp: Wrecking the Sea Bed with Offshore Wind Part 5BilloTheWisphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16221663524948086557noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149751460360426536.post-15928421972964353462014-03-18T22:01:34.019+00:002014-03-18T22:01:34.019+00:00Sadly, while onshore turbines are undoubtably easi...Sadly, while onshore turbines are undoubtably easier to maintain they are less able to generate power and also in most cases (certainly in the UK) have a severe impact on local communities.<br /><br />Except for niche applications wind power (either onshore or offshore) is unsuited to large scale energy production.<br /><br />Onshore as well as offshore wind is locked into and driven by a subsidy regime. It is essentially otherwise unviable.<br /><br />The turbines (even onshore) are too expensive (both to buy and to maintain) compared to the amount of energy they produce.BilloTheWisphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221663524948086557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6149751460360426536.post-52897371236463794792014-03-18T18:36:42.091+00:002014-03-18T18:36:42.091+00:00I read your posts on offshore wind with interest. ...I read your posts on offshore wind with interest. I am niether an advocate or opponent of wind power but I do share many of your concerns with offshore installations. I don't really believe they are necessary as many onshore sites are available or there are other alternatives. Some exceptions might be for countries like Denmark with tiny land bases and a dependence on imported fuel.<br />I hope your blog get's some noticeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826117565423925235noreply@blogger.com