The writer, while hardly a disinterested observor, clearly makes the case for the efficiency and payback of the large-scale installations. If his numbers are accurate, it would seem to slam the lid on backyard wind turbines, with the exception of those mounted by well-to-do hobbyists. Whatever your opinion, you've gotta love his coining (?) BANANA: Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything.
The wind is here tonight in Maine, with gusts up to 40 mph. Unfortunately, the air temp is about 9 degrees F. I gotta figure it's a lot more pleasant in NZ right now.
