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The cost is fairly high up front. A home system rated at 1000 watts can be installed for about $6000 if you do so yourself. This system will provide up to 100 watts an hour f you are in a very windy area, like I am in Wisconsin. Windy areas provide about 8 to 10% of what the claimed power output. Less windy areas provide even less.
Large systems react similarly. Most sstems provide 8 to 10% of what they rate them for at max.
The day to day cost of wind systems is very high also. This is because they are high maintenance and breakdown fairly often. Trucks, running on fossil fuels will be used to maintain the equipment.
Operating costs are very high. Fossil fuel plants must run in the background to supplement any wind variance. Fortunately the CO2 output of these fossil fuel plants is ignored.
What is low!? Well, output is very low. Almost no actual power is given by a system system. These turbines work at winds from 14 mph until 30 mph. If the wind is slower, the system idles. If gusts get higher, they use power to brake and do not provide any power.
Bottom line is that wind systems provide no power at extreme costs.
What else can I help you with?
Cost of renewable energy?
$100 billion
How do you do a project on being against renewable energy?
Renewable energy is a noteworthy goal and hopefully it will be cost effective in the future. To stand against renewable energy just because it is renewable would not be a worthy endeavor.
Advantages of non-renewable energy sources?
The advantages is that non renewable energy cost less and it's always available.
What is one cost of using renewable energy resources?
You need energy to survive
How much does wind energy cost?
So far it is free because wind is a renewable energy source but you have to count the turbine and generator and everything that produces the electricity.
How much of austrailas energy is renewable?
honestly, we use only about 16% renewable energy. Its disgusting...We need to do more about it...
What is the cost comparison between fossil fuels and renewable energy sources?
Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are becoming increasingly cost-competitive with fossil fuels like coal and natural gas. The cost of renewable energy has been decreasing over the years, making it a more attractive option for many consumers and businesses. However, the initial investment in renewable energy infrastructure can be higher than traditional fossil fuel infrastructure, but the long-term savings and environmental benefits often outweigh this initial cost.
Why does your population continue to rely on natural resources when renewable sources of energy available?
This is a world-wide problem not confined to any particular country; it exists because the cost of non-renewable energy sources is, so far, significantly less than the cost of renewable sources.
What is the best type of renewable energy?
It depends on where you are and how much wind, sun, etc. you get.
How much electricity comes from renewable sources at present?
Around 20% of world electricity is from renewable energy in 2009. More than 80% of the renewable energy use is hydroelectric which had a lot of installation limit. Progress on renewable energy is rather slow to the energy crisis.
What is the cost comparison between renewable energy and fossil fuels?
Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are becoming increasingly cost-competitive with fossil fuels like coal and natural gas. The cost of renewable energy has been decreasing over the years, making it a more affordable option for generating electricity. In some cases, renewable energy sources can be cheaper than fossil fuels, especially when considering the long-term environmental and health benefits.
What benefits does renewable energy have over non renewable energy sources?
Renewable energy sources are infinite and do not deplete the Earth's resources, unlike non-renewable sources like fossil fuels. Renewable energy also has lower greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a cleaner environment and helping combat climate change. Additionally, renewable energy technologies are becoming more cost-effective and can create jobs in local communities.
