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[bizorky]

While Denmarks' wind power system may be reliable, it is variable in terms of output. About 20% of electricity is generated by wind in that country. Only two-and-a-half percent of electricity is generated by wind in the rest of Europe.

While it might be convenient to compare Denmark to Ontario, it is not accurate. There is considerably more wind available for use in Denmark. It is a country with a population of 5.4 million people in an area of about 43,000 square kilometres (think Lake Ontario). Denmark also has cool summers compared to Ontario, so not as much demand on air conditioning - which is a considerable energy draw here.

Is that to say wind power should be neglected here? No, absolutley not. But comparisons have to be undertaken with care.

 

[cdl42]

New windmills going up close to Sault Ste Marie.

"The 1st phase calls for 160 windmills. Last week the Sault Star stated that Brookfield Power (who own the windmills) is interested in building more. The 160 windmills will produce 99MW of electricity which is enough to power 20,000 homes. The height of the hub to hold the blades is 80 (262 ft) meters off the ground. I believe the blades are either 40 or 50 meters long. Quite a project!"

 

[bizorky]

^Good to see it happening (finally).

 

[afransen TO]

And it's just the tip of the iceberg. Big projects in Lake Huron will be really impressive...