PV Gap

Alma Said:

Are solar panels and wind turbines really manufactured from oil?

We Answered:

Probably so, since plastics are made from oil. However, manufacturing the items used to generate power is a one time thing. This is far better than burning fossil fuels on an ongoing basis to generate power.

Jorge Said:

Would adding wind turbines and solar panels to utility poles be feasible to replace current electricity?

We Answered:

It would not work.

The complaints from the people living near the poles would be intense. Then maintenance. And liability.

One reason there are not as many wind turbines as people would like to see- or not see- is due to a number of factors, NIMBY is one, but also not many areas are conducive to wind power. As for solar, Panels produce DC, again, aestetics. Panels also have a wind load- which can snap typical power poles in high winds. Do you want one falling on your car, or getting lift and carrying into your house?

The thing is, the "Smart Grid" is being promoted, and it is being promoted in a way that your appliances make the service calls autonomously, your appliances and Air Conditioning get controlled by the power company, and that you become dependent upon it. They do NOT want people getting off the grid- because they cannot quantify carbon dioxide if you are off grid, and there are groups who went to a lot of effort and expense to develop carbon calculation schemes on behalf of the frauds who promote AGW.

Here are are some sources that should help.
http://www.awea.org
http://www.builditsloar.com
http://www.wepower.us
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