Posted on 12/16/2008 6:11:21 AM PST by rellimpank
The PowerGen Conference is a gathering of power generators from around the world sponsored by PennWell, the Oklahoma publishing empire. Its gathering in Orlando in early December was the largest ever, attended by 18,000 people. Energy is a hot topic these days.
Windmill companies abounded. Vesta, the Danish supplier, had several scale models on the exhibition floor and did a wraparound cover over free copies of the Wall Street Journal. "Denmark's pretty filled up with windmills but we're moving offshore," explained a Vesta salesman, standing beneath a 25-foot replica of the 450-foot structures. "The wind over the ocean is stronger with less variation.
(Excerpt) Read more at spectator.org ...
18,000 is believable. It was expected to be more than 17,000 for the 20th anniversary.
http://pgi08.events.pennnet.com/fl//index.cfm
bttt
How about just tacking some fake blades to the side of reactor and call it a day
That would solve a lot of problems all at the same time, wouldn't it?
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