Yoda's Notes Episode 1 - Renewable Energy Sources

Quick on the draw, already pumped one out.  Could have been a bit better, but close enough for a first try!

Posted by Ellyoda Sat, 07 Sep 2013 21:57:37 (comments: 9)
aspro
 
Sun, 08 Sep 2013 02:58:48

Excellent.  Will watch later today.  THANKS!  I hope you dealt with my Volcano theory with the ridiculousness it deserves.

aspro
 
Sun, 08 Sep 2013 10:48:22
I like it.  I have no idea where my volcano thought came from and figured it was the impractability of working in an environment with molten lava.  Also interesting to hear about Hydro in Canada.

We don't have them much in Australia because of social/ environmental concerns relating to damming rivers etc...

Living in a remote area with lots of wind, I have to say I'd be against windmills being installed around here for the reasons you stated (mostly lifestyle related) but actually the noise.  The same aspects of the region that makes it good for wind (nothing to block it) also makes it a place where sound carries far.  

Thanks Yoda!
Ellyoda
 
Sun, 08 Sep 2013 21:38:21
Noise from wind turbines to my knowledge, while a common point of contention against them, actually isn't a problem.  Background noise in rural areas is very roughly 30-40dB for comparison.  Provided it's not built directly beside your home, it shouldn't be a cause for concern.

Image for reference, albeit from a biased source

Noise levels by distance relative to wind turbine

A problem related to this though is that there's a big factor of something of a placebo effect when trying to do studies.  Physiological reactions in studies have varied widely, and with the association people have with health problems and living near turbines, it's difficult to separate (and that alone may be enough of an issue).  The same kind of things happened with people being concerned about WiFi as a health risk, which is indisputably safe.
aspro
 
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 07:18:09

I can tell you from experience that I can hear one of my neighbors phone ring (I know which one) and they are over 3 kilometres away.  Sound carries where there is wind.  Fortunately they only get calls about twice a week.

Ellyoda
 
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 07:21:25
I'm sorry to have be the one to inform you, but you're Kryptonian.
Foolz
 
Tue, 10 Sep 2013 03:07:14

The volcano part should have been your response to the YouTube comment on misogyny. Nyaa

SupremeAC
 
Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:41:40
Haven't watched the vlog, but what's wrong with windmills?  We have them here out at sea (you can see 'em from teh coast).  We even have them in aggricultural area's.  Also, isn't there that solar chimney thing in australia, where there's a huge glass chimney to heat air that is then funneled past a turbine?
Iga_Bobovic
 
Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:11:57
SupremeAC said:
Haven't watched the vlog, but what's wrong with windmills?  We have them here out at sea (you can see 'em from teh coast).  We even have them in aggricultural area's.  Also, isn't there that solar chimney thing in australia, where there's a huge glass chimney to heat air that is then funneled past a turbine?

They simply are not efficient enough.

Ellyoda
 
Fri, 13 Sep 2013 21:24:40
SupremeAC said:
Haven't watched the vlog, but what's wrong with windmills?  We have them here out at sea (you can see 'em from teh coast).  We even have them in aggricultural area's.  Also, isn't there that solar chimney thing in australia, where there's a huge glass chimney to heat air that is then funneled past a turbine?

There isn't anything wrong with windmills.  Why aren't they everywhere?  They take up quite a bit of space (and can't just plant them near residential areas), have some social stigma/myths depending on where you're talking about, and they don't generate a huge amount, so  you end up wanting lots of them covering a lot of area.  They end up working as a nice supplemental source if you have the right area for them.

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