On 17/08/16 12:40, Tim Streater wrote:
In article , The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

Exactly. Windmills haven't fallen in price. Offshore its £3billion
per GW nameplate capacity

At around 35% capacity factor.

Does this mean that you'll never see more than 350MW from this lot,
given optimum conditions all round?

No it means it will average 350MW.

And a lifetime of less than 25 years.

Contrasts Hinkley at around £6bn per GW., and 90% capacity factor. And
a 40 year minimum life.



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