Guest 671- Registered: 4 May 2008
- Posts: 2,095
19 October 2010
15:5575611#1
I am sure this topic has been on before but I missed it, my apologies.
I am against nuclear power stations for the simple reasons of safety (accidents), pollution and terrorism reasons.
I am for wind farms but I do understand that they are somewhat inefficient due to uncertainty of wind measures. What I cannot understand is why they don't change sails for rudders and have the tides produce the power.
Tides are constant, almost 90% year in year out. Wind is an unknown quantity? I am sure there is a clever reason but I can't work it out?
"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"
19 October 2010
16:3375620#2
I don't know Gary. As you say, tidal is guaranteed, and has tremendous power especially in narrow channels such as the Dover Strait. However, when the tide turns, as it does twice a day, there is a slow down, stop and return, so its not a 24 hour output. Maybe that's it. Or maybe it is something to do with shipping vessels. Its unlikely to be concerns over marine wildlife as our leaders do not generally think along those lines. I imagine that the investment would be huge as it is new technology, so Government backing would be essential to this.
In addition, biomass generators could be built. There is a never ending stream of poo going into our sewers every day, which can generate gas for the national grid. Maybe George Osbourne will live up to his election promises tomorrow in his spending review and divert money away from the dirty technology into new green jobs. Somehow, though, I don't think I'll be holding my breath on that one. Too many back-handers in politics, and too much influence from the oil industry.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
19 October 2010
16:3675622#3
you could allways tap the houses of parliment,plenty of hot air there to supply half the country.
