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Originally Posted by garinda
Another negative.
The energy that powers these windmills isn't a constant.
Unlike the hydro-electricity which could be generated by tidal power, which is a constant, around the 11,000+ miles of our mainland coast.
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Not to sure about 'tidal' being a constant , granted high tide happens approximatley twice a day , but don't think the volume of water moved is a constant , even the Severn Bore only runs at 'full blast' a few times of the year ,.... not sure when we get the biggest tides, full moon or new moon but you can be sure it wil probably work out the street lamps will shine during a full moon and be dimmed on a moonless nights . Happen a "Dam" or even better a compacted landfill project across the Ribble estuary (Southport to St.Annes ) would be the place to test tidal power , or an even simplar solution modify/add reversible turbines to the Thames Barrier structure , many of the loudest 'greenies' seem to live in London , let them be the canaries down the coalmine
