Net Energy Losers
While the concept of wind powered energy is enticing the truth of the matter is that these windmills often use more electricity then what they generate.
In my local area from April 6th to Oct 10th, there was not enough wind to generate any electricity.
When measuring output as a percentage of capacity over an entire day, in 2016 there were 7 days that averaged 30% capacity over a 24 hour period.
Over the year average output was 2.2% of capacity. 11% is needed to break even.
Not to mention the toll on the bird population.
I do know that great tax breaks were provided to the corporations building and installing these windmills. Government does not pick winners very often.
