Evan Beaver wrote:
Here's a start Alan:
http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/swcbd/Programs/bdes/altamont/altamont.html
The Altamont windfarm is not a fair comparison. From Wikipedia:
Developed during a period of tax incentives in the 1980s, this wind farm
has more turbines than any other in the United States. These turbines
are only a few tens of kilowatts each. They cost several times more
per kWh and spin much more quickly than modern megawatt turbines,
endangering birds and making noise.
See also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altamont_Pass
Considered largely obsolete, these numerous small turbines are being
gradually replaced with much larger and more cost-effective units.
The small turbines are dangerous to various raptors that hunt
California Ground Squirrels in the area. The larger units turn slower
and, being elevated higher, are less hazardous to the local wildlife.
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