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But probably true .,..
There is a desperate shortage of North South grid capacity.Last windfarm that was built here is hardly ever on and they are wanting to build another 7 right next to it. Obviously don’t have the grid capacity or the power isn’t needed
Service is charged per kWh. Therefore no generation, no cost. Therefore nonsense.Was told there is an algorithm that balances potential income from turning against cost of maintenance. So for instance if there is a running cost of ÂŁ10 per hour and expected income would be ÂŁ9 the windmill would shut down.
Amounts are made up to illustrate the point.
Funny but true.That's funny
I'm interested, can you clarify that?Service is charged per kWh. Therefore no generation, no cost. Therefore nonsense.
#21Funny but true.
Gusts cause issues, Gale force bits can come off.
Good strong steady wind is best.
Service is charged per kWh. Therefore no generation, no cost. Therefore nonsense.Was told there is an algorithm that balances potential income from turning against cost of maintenance. So for instance if there is a running cost of ÂŁ10 per hour and expected income would be ÂŁ9 the windmill would shut down.
Amounts are made up to illustrate the point.
Many thanks for asking. My Enercon turbine has a warranty that charges 6cents euro per kWh for years 1 to 5, then 12cents per kWh from 6 to 15. Index linked so it's now at 14 I think. Mine does 2400mwhrs per year average but sometimes 2000, sometimes 2700. They know the annual yield, and they send me a variable invoice accordingly.I'm interested, can you clarify that?
What country are you in? Cant be much profit after paying those charges, unless you get a big FITService is charged per kWh. Therefore no generation, no cost. Therefore nonsense.
Many thanks for asking. My Enercon turbine has a warranty that charges 6cents euro per kWh for years 1 to 5, then 12cents per kWh from 6 to 15. Index linked so it's now at 14 I think. Mine does 2400mwhrs per year average but sometimes 2000, sometimes 2700. They know the annual yield, and they send me a variable invoice accordingly.
is that one of those freebiesThere's a turbine near me, perhaps 10yrs old, that hasn't worked for nearly 5 yrs.
Why is that likely to be, can't have been an insignificant investment.
Forget about FiT. About 30 to 40k in maintenance. At ÂŁ100/mw export and 2400mw pa, that's ÂŁ200k profit. Oh, and I do get FiT, but it ain't the point. They're very profitable including maintenance.What country are you in? Cant be much profit after paying those charges, unless you get a big FIT
12 cents per Kwh for maintenance as in your post 27 = 12,000 cents per MwhForget about FiT. About 30 to 40k in maintenance. At ÂŁ100/mw export and 2400mw pa, that's ÂŁ200k profit. Oh, and I do get FiT, but it ain't the point. They're very profitable including maintenance.
Service is charged per kWh. Therefore no generation, no cost. Therefore nonsense.
Many thanks for asking. My Enercon turbine has a warranty that charges 6cents euro per kWh for years 1 to 5, then 12cents per kWh from 6 to 15. Index linked so it's now at 14 I think. Mine does 2400mwhrs per year average but sometimes 2000, sometimes 2700. They know the annual yield, and they send me a variable invoice accordingly.
Plus... most wind turbines are on a time limited planning permission. Although it is likely that permission will be given in the future for a new one on the same site, it can't be guaranteed. Once that wind has 'gone' and not earned any money, it can't be recovered.Surely there are two costs?
The cost of it sitting there and then wear and tear when it’s in operation?
Opportunity cost, ie the value of the cash used to build it