Missouri town farms wind, not crops
In some parts of Missouri, the land just isn't made for farming fruits or vegetables, so the small town of Rock Port decided to farm wind instead. Not only will their powerful breezes provide power for the entire town, but they look to make $1.1 million in county real estate taxes each year. Plus, there's always the potential to expand and sell the energy to other nearby towns.According to Jim Crawford, an area engineer, farming wind even makes more sense than farming food, if you're in the right area. "The payback on a per-acre basis is generally quite good when compared to a lot of other crops, and it's as simple as getting a cup of coffee and watching the blades spin." I wonder if he needs an assistant for that.
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7-27-2008 @ 9:23PM
ryan said...
It is my opinion that projects like this are what is needed to make good use of alternative energies. Towns and communities working together are the best way to get a good outcome.
I wonder, has anyone looked at the potential for covering the entire area of Death Valley in solar panels? Sure the installation job would suck, but the potential power to be gained is pretty awesome, I would wager.
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7-28-2008 @ 8:04AM
Nikki Slimp said...
It's a good plan I just wish the article was more fleshed out. How much money will the towns people save? How much do they make per acre? How can another town do the same?
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