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The problem with wind farm is that they are often built in area with little or no human presence, which is whey I consider this a problem, especially since the

The problem with wind farm is that they are often built in area with little or no human presence, which is whey I consider this a problem, especially since the grid would be further away.

ocschwar 9y ago
You can check data from ERCOT, SPP or MISO, and see for yourself that at least as yet, wind power in the US is not overwhelming local distribution and transmission capacity.In a lot of the Midwest, just automating the operation of water towers is enough to slurp up excess juice from wind.
- baud147258 9y ago
  > wind power in the US is not overwhelming local distribution and transmission capacity. I don't get what you're saying here.
jonknee 9y ago
No one wants a power plant next door (especially nuclear!) and transmission is an issue for everything other than solar panels on your own roof.