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The reason Denmark is 20% on one source is that is the most cost effective renewable in the toolbox right now. Why do they build offshore wind instead of wave generation, there not incapable?
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Part of the reason why offshore wind is so feasible for Denmark is the same reason why wave isn't as feasible.... Much of their offshore territory is shallow water
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These people are usually not educated as physicists, chemists or engineers, lots are biologists or lawyers and other like professions with no educational background in energy.
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And what about the engineers, aerodynamicists, physicists, etc.? I happen to know a great deal that are funded by
private investors and now work in the [wind] industry. I emphasize private to show this isn't some government funded project that will be funded weather or not it works. If it doesn't work, the private industry pulls out.
The largest wind turbine mfr plant in the US (in PA) has sold turbines through 2010.
First Solar INC., Sold out through much if 2009.
In both cases, they're moving fast to increase production.
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Yes, some people argue for it for the wrong reasons.... But that doesn't mean anyone should therefore ignore those that argue for reasons based on logical, thought out and calculated methodology. The funny thing is - most professionals (especially in industry) aren't going to argue as they're too busy trying to meet demand
There is no one solution... The solution is going to be diverse, adaptable and regardless of where the power source comes from - we've got some major infrastructure renovation ahead of us.