US now world's biggest wind power generator

[Aaron]

Are you askign about the efficiency of wind production? Check with CPH - he's doing control-systems research on wind power.

Yes, I suppose I am. And I shall, thank you.

[Sionnach Glic]

Hm, well done to the US in that case.

[Captain Picard's Hair]

According to AWEA (the American Wind Energy Association), wind turbines typically produce from 25-40% of maximum rated output. Overall US Wind power for 2006 appears to be about a quarter of 2006 US wind capacity and for 2007, a bit less at roughly 21%. US energy consumption from wind was 0.77% of total consumption in 2007 and is expected to be slightly over 1% for 2008; for the world as a whole it's still less than half a percent.

[Aaron]

According to AWEA (the American Wind Energy Association), wind turbines typically produce from 25-40% of maximum rated output. Overall US Wind power for 2006 appears to be about a quarter of 2006 US wind capacity and for 2007, a bit less at roughly 21%. US energy consumption from wind was 0.77% of total consumption in 2007 and is expected to be slightly over 1% for 2008; for the world as a whole it's still less than half a percent.

Well it's a start at any rate. Thanks.

[Sonic Glitch]

"US now world's biggest wind power generator" -- Did we finally install some turbines in the House of Representatives and Senate Chambers?

[Mark]

Well, there IS certainly enough hot air there.

[Sionnach Glic]

Hell, at times I'm surprised the buildings don't take off with all that hot air.

[Captain Seafort]

I'm not - the mass of their occupants' collective egos should be more than enough to keep them on terra firm.

[Mark]

Nice.........I handn't thought of that.