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Wind power: Not as simple as it seems
But putting up wind turbines and generating electricity from wind power is not a simple solution. There are a number of factors to consider when installing turbines, and one of the most important factors is something called transmission.
February 5, 2006
by Bart Schaneman, Staff Reporter
in starherald.com
Wind-generated power seems a good way to spin something positive from constant daily winds sweeping across the plains.
Nebraska ranks as the sixth highest state in the U.S. for wind energy potential.
But putting up wind turbines and generating electricity from wind power is not a simple solution. There are a number of factors to consider when installing turbines, and one of the most important factors is something called transmission. According to Doug Mollet, water systems and renewable energy manager for Nebraska Public Power District, wind energy is much easier to generate than it is to store.
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Nebraska ranks as the sixth highest state in the U.S. for wind energy potential.
But putting up wind turbines and generating electricity from wind power is not a simple solution. There are a number of factors to consider when installing turbines, and one of the most important factors is something called transmission. According to Doug Mollet, water systems and renewable energy manager for Nebraska Public Power District, wind energy is much easier to generate than it is to store.
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