Comments on Jeff Wilson's articles RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.com/author/jeff-wilson/articles http://seekingalpha.com/article/104971-investing-in-wind-energy-when-will-growth-peak?source=feed#comment-514576 514576 > If anyone is able to solve the vibration problems of rooftop turbines, > we're likely to see a large commercial market. . have > you seen any other promising rooftop technologies? > ]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 12:27:05 -0400 Look at back issues of "Mother Earth News" from the 60' and 70's.

On Nov 10 04:25 PM GeorgeMo wrote:
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> If anyone is able to solve the vibration problems of rooftop turbines,
> we're likely to see a large commercial market. . have
> you seen any other promising rooftop technologies?
> ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/104971-investing-in-wind-energy-when-will-growth-peak?source=feed#comment-510015 510015 "In 2006, Earth Track estimated that the US oil and gas industry > received $39 billion in federal energy subsidies, and the coal industry > a further $8 billion."]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 13:57:44 -0400
On May 17 07:53 PM frflyer wrote:

> "In 2006, Earth Track estimated that the US oil and gas industry
> received $39 billion in federal energy subsidies, and the coal industry
> a further $8 billion."]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/104971-investing-in-wind-energy-when-will-growth-peak?source=feed#comment-507654 507654 Sun, 17 May 2009 19:54:13 -0400
CLH
"it seems that only nuclear makes any sense."

It will take 10 years, at least, to build any new nuclear power plants. In those ten years, we will have built 100 GW of wind and hundreds of gigawatts of PV solar and solar thermal. Not only are wind and solar two to three times faster to build, the electricity prices for wind and solar will be much cheaper than from new nuclear. Estimates for new nuclear power are 12-17 cents/kWh. Solar thermal is already at that price, and will be below 10 cents in about 4 years, and from 4-8 cents/kWh when the industry gets up to scale in ten years or less.

Subsidies? You must be kidding. Nuclear has received about $500 billion over the last 50 years. Oil and gas get $39 billion every year and coal gets $8 billion/ before the new subsidies in the recent economic bills.
Oil has been subsidized continuously since 1919.

There couldn't be a worse argument against renewable energy.

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Global Warming Solutions for Governments

"Behind fossil fuels’ global dominance lies the shocking fact that governments still subsidize them with tax-breaks and price supports, some dating back to World War I. The total global give-away to fossil fuels comes to more than $210 billion a year."

"In 2006, Earth Track estimated that the US oil and gas industry received $39 billion in federal energy subsidies, and the coal industry a further $8 billion."]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/104971-investing-in-wind-energy-when-will-growth-peak?source=feed#comment-507652 507652 Sun, 17 May 2009 19:53:17 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/103498-market-for-electric-vehicle-batteries-is-heating-up?source=feed#comment-330122 330122 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:49:16 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-317352 317352 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:40:36 -0500
What did I say after that post?

You keep quoting from that same post but out of context: IE "but all of them agree that oil should remain low for the foreseeable future." referred specifically to those that believe in an Oil Conspiracy and consider Peak oil to be a Myth. (From the same paragraph, yet!)

I did not say a single word regarding my own view on Oil. Apparently, its not enough for you to push your own ideas onto the public at large. You have to prevaricate what was said as well.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-317240 317240 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:44:03 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-317239 317239 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:38:33 -0500
You said “But all of them agree that oil should remain low for the foreseeable future.” This is inaccurate. The price of oil HAS TO go back up. The current low price is artificially low because of the economic collapse and the artificially high dollar from the worldwide flight to safety. You can debate all you want about whether we are past “peak oil” or not. But, it doesn’t matter because we are definitely past “cheap oil”. Also, the emerging markets are still emerging. Just visualize 2 billion people driving Hondas.

In 2 years, oil will be much higher, maybe at $100/barrel plus. There are many people saying this, counter to what you say. Just listen to the oil analysts on CNBC. Because of all the money (trillions with a “t” and an “s”) being pumped into world economy by the central banks, I hear analysts use the word “hyperinflation” just like the word “deflation” was being used a year ago.



]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-317046 317046 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:06:28 -0500
Please tell me the name of the company that plans to introduce this product. The world will rush to its doors to finance it. I will make Billions as a ground floor investor.

IMHO

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316761 316761 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:52:16 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316755 316755 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:47:37 -0500
Wind and Solar are on the same side of the coin as Oil. Oil drops both of the latter will drop also.

Neither Wind or Solar have access to the financial credit once available. The primary mover is this sector is dead. Lehman no longer exists. Existing credit lines for most of these startups are in jeopardy. Performance Covenants require maintenance of a specific price for a given company. Breach of that price for a specific time will trigger unforeseen consequences. Who survives is moot.

IMO

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316550 316550 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:19:00 -0500 You are right on.
Get it when the going is good.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316504 316504 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:21:24 -0500
Economic Conditions have changed drastically however but no one seems to notice. What was feasible with oil above $120 is no longer viable with oil below $60.

Those believing that Peak Oil is a myth or was a Conspiracy will find it very hard to find funding for Wind/Solar/Wave/Geothe... etc. technologies while oil remains low. But all of them agree that oil should remain low for the foreseeable future.

Greenhouse Gases keep this planet from becoming an Iceball but here we are playing games with the atmosphere without knowing the effects that massive uses of non emmission Technology will have on an atmosphere which has adjusted over the last 150 years to increased levels of every type of Greenhouse Gas.

No one has a handle on when "enough will be too much", since there is no coordination on a Global scale as to who will build what.

In the 70's, all of the Models pointed to the oncoming Ice Age, now its a Global Meltdown. Does this mean that reversing course rapidly will Create a new Ice Age?

I certainly don't know. Computer Models generate numbers from pre-programed statistics which provide support for whomever wishes support. Greenhouse gas concentrations are not the same over the USA as they are over India.

This winter might prove to be a harbinger of the future.
There is a Global reduction in CO2 emmissions the likes of which has not been seen for decades. It is abrupt and unlikely to turn up anytime soon. Deep Recessions around the world will reduce CO2 output drastically.

I personally believe it will be a harsh cold winter, one that will be felt globally.

This post is specifically for you Fred. You have the experience to be able to make a qualified judgement.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316437 316437 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:28:52 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316392 316392 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:48:34 -0500
"He [Obama] just has to make sure the power lines, steel towers, etc. (materials) should be made in the USA."

Um, unless this infrastructure is actually procurred by, and remains in the posession of the government (and even then, it would be subject to the USA's obligations under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement), there is no way that Obama can stipulate that all the goods are made in the USA and not run the risk of a challenge from another WTO member. That said, whether the steel for the towers is domestic made or imported, the increased demand on the world market could be enough to raise steel prices -- good for steel makers everywhere, but not necessarily for other industries.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316362 316362 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:36:07 -0500 AMSC up 20%, ZOLT up 26%, APWR up 19%
why fight the tape and the trend???]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316361 316361 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:34:56 -0500 www.Wind4me.com


]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316305 316305 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:43:38 -0500
www.gmanews.tv/story/1...

This is probably going to be one of the bleakest holiday seasons most of us have seen in our lifetimes. Not enough credit is being given to the high gas prices this past year and it's serious damage on our economy and society. That one factor alone has caused serious stress in both individuals and businesses. A record number of homes and jobs have been lost as a direct result. And, while we are doing the happy dance around the lower prices at the pumps OPEC is announcing cuts to manipulate the prices upward again. We must get on with becoming energy independent.We can't take another year like this past. Many areas of this country are well suited to generate electricity by wind. Why not use some of the billions in bailouts and stimulus handouts to get some of these things set up and running? ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316300 316300 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:36:09 -0500
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316236 316236 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:10:20 -0500
However, the grid will need large battery capability to store the electricity for use at night when the cars are being recharged. Batteries as storage is being overlooked in all these alternative energy solutions. Need to store to meet peak demand.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316227 316227 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:57:19 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316164 316164 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:13:02 -0500
There is something important here. If the Scandinavian countries that are fairly similar in culture cannot work together where electricity and environment are concerned, how will it be possible to construct a joint energy-environmental policy with the rest of Europe - or better, with the rest of the world as the know-nothings in the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian media think is possible.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316161 316161 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:07:38 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-316153 316153 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:51:36 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-315990 315990 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:36:19 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-315986 315986 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:14:18 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-315797 315797 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:37:59 -0500
Denmark is a relatively flat country, hence they do not have significant hydro generation power plants. natural earthen basins which have low head of water will not do. We do in the US but there needs to be transmission lines that connect windpower to hydro dams before this can happen. Again, the limitation is very apparent in the Texas to Canada Boone Pickens wind corridor. This area is far away from areas that can be dammed or already has hydrodams. High capacity transmission line infrastructures have to be built.

This is one government project that Obama can invest on to generate US jobs in the next two years. He just has to make sure the power lines, steel towers, etc. (materials) should be made in the USA. Obama need to rein in the environmentalists who are sure to block projects like these because it "ruins" open space poeple's views and might impede the flights of migratory birds.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-315693 315693 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:42:35 -0500 LWH]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108153-wind-power-what-we-can-learn-from-denmark?source=feed#comment-315601 315601 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:20:45 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/103498-market-for-electric-vehicle-batteries-is-heating-up?source=feed#comment-313291 313291 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:41:07 -0500
Check out this link to read the news. This is so exciting for those who realize the importance of seeing out country transfrom away from fossil fuels and to cleaner, cheaper electric cars. I read about this in the author's book after I heard him on a radio talk show interview. I am thrilled and surpriesed to see it taking place so soon. Link to news story below or simply type electric car infrastructure california or Better Place into search engine. freep.com/article/... ]]>