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Roger Chapman wrote:
On 03/09/2013 00:04, Java Jive wrote:

Right; a windmill, solar panels and a battery bank.
And a back-up generator.

The problem with wind power in the UK is that whatever the size of the
windmill a backup generator is *always* needed.

In the 1980s the BBC installed a small tv transmitter in the west of
Scotland powered by a combination of solar and wind power - no back up
generator. The IBA retalliated by building one in Cornwall , but did put
in mains power, too. Just as well, since a storm broke off the turbine
blades which fell and shattered the solar panel !

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