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    In the UK, at the present what percentage of electricity is produced by coal fired power stations, and is this likely to rise or fall with de-commissioning of nuclear power plants? Or will wind power ever get a foot hold in electricity production in the UK.

    Question #83342. Asked by deadlydalton. (Jul 14 07 8:26 AM)


    satguru

    		For fans of wind power here is a quote from The Scotsman following a cost-benefit analysis of wind power.

    "Scotland’s largest wind farm, near Peebles, may not have the economic and ecological benefits that have been promised, says a new report.
    Picture: David Cheskin/PA "

    http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=440142004

    The figure they give is a maximum of 20% wind power in total as the wind is not reliable and will always need a backup so barely worth the trouble to start with.

    Jul 14 07, 10:19 AM
    MonkeyOnALeash

    		Nuclear (Plutonium Reactor or the Sun) is the only answer for power production.

    Solar is also variable and not yet cost effective.

    Just had to put in my 3 cents!

    Jul 14 07, 10:30 AM

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