Comments on: Gulf Power Turning To Oklahoma Wind For Power http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/gulf-power-turning-to-oklahoma-wind-for-power Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:01:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Paul M Fletter http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/gulf-power-turning-to-oklahoma-wind-for-power/comment-page-1#comment-347459 Paul M Fletter Sun, 30 Jul 2017 15:26:48 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206380#comment-347459 Wind and solar power were never meant to replace fuel like nuclear nature gas coal for energy production but to supplement it until nuclear fusion is a reality in about 10 to20 years from now. If we can offset and reduce our co2 output by about 2/3 the planet can scrub the co2 naturally Wind and solar power were never meant to replace fuel like nuclear nature gas coal for energy production but to supplement it until nuclear fusion is a reality in about 10 to20 years from now. If we can offset and reduce our co2 output by about 2/3 the planet can scrub the co2 naturally

]]> By: gcouger http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/gulf-power-turning-to-oklahoma-wind-for-power/comment-page-1#comment-335602 gcouger Sun, 15 Jan 2017 01:19:19 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206380#comment-335602 To have a working power grid you need to be able to meet 100% of the demand 100% of the rime. There are only a few things that can do that; coal with piles stacked on the ground, gas hooked to a manifold of wells or with a large gas storage very close by; Hydro-power on a river system with multiple power generating dams; or some fraction of several nuclear power plants so some can be down for refueling. Wind, solar, and other part time power plats can be used to shave the Peak Power Use and to reduce the use of more polluting power sources. This trims the cost we pay for electricity that's billed on Peak Use and puts less carbon in the air. Building more nuclear power under realistic regulations would make cleaner cheaper power much sooner. but it doesn't fit the green narrative. To have a working power grid you need to be able to meet 100% of the demand 100% of the rime. There are only a few things that can do that; coal with piles stacked on the ground, gas hooked to a manifold of wells or with a large gas storage very close by; Hydro-power on a river system with multiple power generating dams; or some fraction of several nuclear power plants so some can be down for refueling.

Wind, solar, and other part time power plats can be used to shave the Peak Power Use and to reduce the use of more polluting power sources. This trims the cost we pay for electricity that’s billed on Peak Use and puts less carbon in the air.

Building more nuclear power under realistic regulations would make cleaner cheaper power much sooner. but it doesn’t fit the green narrative.

]]> By: Christopher Viar http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/gulf-power-turning-to-oklahoma-wind-for-power/comment-page-1#comment-292344 Christopher Viar Tue, 17 Feb 2015 01:26:26 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206380#comment-292344 Technology is wonderful. Imaginations come from above, with ideas the seeds waiting to be planted. Hard work and determination are in the fabric of American Soil. We, the people, benefit, reaping the energy others have left behind to gather in our homes. What is on the horizon, only God knows. Thank you Wind Energy, and all you how worked to make it happen. Thank you. Technology is wonderful. Imaginations come from above, with ideas the seeds waiting to be planted. Hard work and determination are in the fabric of American Soil. We, the people, benefit, reaping the energy others have left behind to gather in our homes.
What is on the horizon, only God knows.
Thank you Wind Energy, and all you how worked to make it happen.
Thank you.

]]> By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/gulf-power-turning-to-oklahoma-wind-for-power/comment-page-1#comment-292275 David Huie Green Sat, 14 Feb 2015 18:43:23 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206380#comment-292275 REGARDING: "Good idea on the solar farms, clean and free resource." Sunlight is free, but devices to convert it into electrical power have costs, weaknesses and lifetimes. One source calls solar about $4.97 per watt installed cost in the USA, wind turbines about $2.00 per watt installed. Of course, solar doesn't work in the dark and doesn't produce much near sunrise or sunset or when cloudy, and turbines don't work when the wind isn't blowing. How long each lasts before needing to be replaced counts. Damage due to hail, hurricane, birds, pollen, terrorists, kids with spray paint, thieves is uncertain Solar power satelites are worth considering. Sunshine nearly all the time. Something like 90% transmission efficiency anywhere on earth. Solar storms and micrometeorites, but no lightning and hail. Safe from all but the most determined vandals. Department of Energy study back during the Carter Administration estimated a cost equivalent to that of coal fired power without fuel costs. Didn't consider materials produced on the moon and lower lifting expenses. Regrettably, the microwaves wouldn't be strong enough to pop popcorn on the day to earth, though. David for nuclear REGARDING:
“Good idea on the solar farms, clean and free resource.”

Sunlight is free, but devices to convert it into electrical power have costs, weaknesses and lifetimes.

One source calls solar about $4.97 per watt installed cost in the USA, wind turbines about $2.00 per watt installed. Of course, solar doesn’t work in the dark and doesn’t produce much near sunrise or sunset or when cloudy, and turbines don’t work when the wind isn’t blowing.

How long each lasts before needing to be replaced counts. Damage due to hail, hurricane, birds, pollen, terrorists, kids with spray paint, thieves is uncertain

Solar power satelites are worth considering. Sunshine nearly all the time. Something like 90% transmission efficiency anywhere on earth. Solar storms and micrometeorites, but no lightning and hail. Safe from all but the most determined vandals. Department of Energy study back during the Carter Administration estimated a cost equivalent to that of coal fired power without fuel costs. Didn’t consider materials produced on the moon and lower lifting expenses.

Regrettably, the microwaves wouldn’t be strong enough to pop popcorn on the day to earth, though.

David for nuclear

]]> By: BT http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/gulf-power-turning-to-oklahoma-wind-for-power/comment-page-1#comment-292158 BT Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:53:53 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206380#comment-292158 Oklahoma's over 800 miles away....that's a lot of extension cords. Will the power actually be transmitted to here, or is there some kind of swap between companies that happens? I just don't understand how this power grid thing works. Oklahoma’s over 800 miles away….that’s a lot of extension cords.

Will the power actually be transmitted to here, or is there some kind of swap between companies that happens? I just don’t understand how this power grid thing works.

]]> By: Rufus Lowgun http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/gulf-power-turning-to-oklahoma-wind-for-power/comment-page-1#comment-292151 Rufus Lowgun Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:37:02 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206380#comment-292151 We should be building those off of our coast. They make parts of wind turbines in Pensacola for export, and I'd rather have those off our beaches than oil rigs. Plus, they'd provide marine habitat, just like oil rigs do, without the risk of a catastrophic failure poisoning all the marine life it attracts. We should be building those off of our coast. They make parts of wind turbines in Pensacola for export, and I’d rather have those off our beaches than oil rigs. Plus, they’d provide marine habitat, just like oil rigs do, without the risk of a catastrophic failure poisoning all the marine life it attracts.

]]> By: jeeperman http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/gulf-power-turning-to-oklahoma-wind-for-power/comment-page-1#comment-292134 jeeperman Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:52:35 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206380#comment-292134 However, the PSC ruling does not mean the plans were scrapped. GP just can't get the money from customers for it in advance. But is not that what current profits are for? Instead of making every quarter look good to investors with more/higher dividends? However, the PSC ruling does not mean the plans were scrapped.
GP just can’t get the money from customers for it in advance.
But is not that what current profits are for?
Instead of making every quarter look good to investors with more/higher dividends?

]]> By: William http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/gulf-power-turning-to-oklahoma-wind-for-power/comment-page-1#comment-292125 William Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:55:54 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206380#comment-292125 >>>Is there any update on Gulf Power’s plan for a nuclear power plant in north Escambia County area? Looking back at our story archive, we reported in 2012 that the plans were done after the PSC ruled that Gulf Power could not make customers pay for the plant in advance of construction. >>>Is there any update on Gulf Power’s plan for a nuclear power plant in north Escambia County area?

Looking back at our story archive, we reported in 2012 that the plans were done after the PSC ruled that Gulf Power could not make customers pay for the plant in advance of construction.

]]> By: Bob C. http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/gulf-power-turning-to-oklahoma-wind-for-power/comment-page-1#comment-292124 Bob C. Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:53:29 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206380#comment-292124 Good idea on the solar farms, clean and free resource. Is there any update on Gulf Power's plan for a nuclear power plant in north Escambia County area? GP has purchased a great number of acres of property for that plant but not much talk on it lately. Good idea on the solar farms, clean and free resource.

Is there any update on Gulf Power’s plan for a nuclear power plant in north Escambia County area?
GP has purchased a great number of acres of property for that plant but not much talk on it lately.

]]> By: Jane http://www.northescambia.com/2015/02/gulf-power-turning-to-oklahoma-wind-for-power/comment-page-1#comment-292114 Jane Thu, 12 Feb 2015 11:19:40 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=206380#comment-292114 Have they considered the underwater turbines such as the ones Norway uses? Bet they would work here too. Have they considered the underwater turbines such as the ones Norway uses? Bet they would work here too.

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