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POPSWind industry blowing away our tax dollars Investment bankers are all aflutter with the onset of stimulus money for renewable energy projects according to the August 31 Wall Street Journal. After a long lag, numerous firms have again invested upwards of $100 million in wind farms. Investors are attracted by the quick returns made possible by the hefty federal grants and tax benefits. The growing subsidies for wind power mask wind's high cost and inherent limitations, but only for so long. ...Although appealing to many, wind power is an extremely expensive, inefficient, and unreliable source of electricity, incapable of providing base load power. Wind's intermittency, variability, line loss, necessary back-up generation, transmission needs, and dispatch complexity limit the amount of electricity wind can secure.
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POPSCrane collapse: Cohocton, NY First Wind Before noon on Monday September 21, 2009 a major crane, collapse caused severe injury to a worker. The First Wind Cohocton industrial wind project has been plagued by mechanical gearbox and blade problem from the inception. Clipper Windpower Liberty 2.5 MW turbines were designed for offshore installations. This is not the first instance of a serious accident that has caused permanent injuries to construction and repair technicians.
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POPSFirst Wind - Clipper Windpower - Crane Collapse September 21, 2009 - Cohocton, NY
PRESS RELEASE: Before noon on Monday September 21, 2009 a major crane, collapse caused severe injury to a worker. The First Wind Cohocton industrial wind project has been plagued by mechanical gearbox and blade problem from the inception. Clipper Windpower Liberty 2.5 MW turbines were designed for offshore installations. This is not the first instance of a serious accident that has caused permanent injuries to construction and repair technicians. The operator of the crane was trapped within the crushed operating section and needed to be removed and rushed by ambulance for medical attention. Rescue personal indicated that his condition was serious but not life threatening. Cohocton Wind Watch has warned the Town of Cohocton for years about the risks of industrial wind factories. The danger zone is real and this incident needs to be taken serious. CWW urges the press to publish this breaking news. Six photos are on the web site: http://batr.net/cohoctonwindwatch/2009/09/first-win
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