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SanNic44 · 03-24-2010, 06:34 PM

Today I spoke with a fellow who works for one of the companies involved in constructing the wind turbines here in Aruba. He informed me that 10 more are in the works and that they may be built further north and west. He said that they are very pleased with the way the first 10 are operating, actually exceeding expected output. When the next 10 are in place, up to 36% of the island's electricity will be generated by wind power. Nice.

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*Andrea J.* · 03-24-2010, 06:36 PM

thanks for the post dan
as you say "nice"
very nice
andrea

DANNYO · 03-24-2010, 06:56 PM

Will this lower the cost of electric on the island?

SanNic44 · 03-24-2010, 09:43 PM

DannyO,

I doubt it will lower the price of electricity. However, it may slow the rise in prices, especially if oil spikes again, as it will.

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Cple · 03-24-2010, 10:51 PM

Thank you very much for posting the information.

purpleangel · 03-25-2010, 08:43 AM

Thanks for the info. I'm all for wind turbines!!

MikeM · 03-25-2010, 10:25 AM

Good News. Glad to hear about 10 more in the works. Hopefully it will keep the cost of electricty from going up.

danadog56 · 03-25-2010, 06:13 PM

SanNic,
Spoken with a friend of mine from the island in November and I asked him about the turbines. He was disappointed because many were under the assumption that the cost of their electric bills would be reduced when the turbines became operational. When this did not happen he said they wondered where the cost savings were going since it wasnt to the Aruban people.....Do not know whether he(they) misunderstood or if that is what they were told in order to get everyone acceptable to the idea to begin with ?????

SanNic44 · 03-25-2010, 07:02 PM

Danadog,

There are so many rumors on this small island that it boggles the mind. I recall no promises on this front from actual persons of authority. However, if the price of oil goes back up, they will be better shielded from it, the more power they have.

It's just like the refinery. There are rumors galore but first hand information is very difficult to come by. Hence, I believe none of it until I speak directly to a source.

Anyway, it'll be okay.

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tangy003 · 03-26-2010, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purpleangel

Thanks for the info. I'm all for wind turbines!!

I'll second that.You'll never have to worry about wind in Aruba.

03-24-2010, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,040	More Wind Turbines Today I spoke with a fellow who works for one of the companies involved in constructing the wind turbines here in Aruba. He informed me that 10 more are in the works and that they may be built further north and west. He said that they are very pleased with the way the first 10 are operating, actually exceeding expected output. When the next 10 are in place, up to 36% of the island's electricity will be generated by wind power. Nice. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

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03-24-2010, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,259 Images: 80	thanks for the post dan as you say "nice" very nice andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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DANNYO Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marriott Surf Club Posts: 1,580 Images: 1	Will this lower the cost of electric on the island? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Last edited by DANNYO; 03-24-2010 at 10:31 PM.

03-24-2010, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,040	DannyO, I doubt it will lower the price of electricity. However, it may slow the rise in prices, especially if oil spikes again, as it will. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

03-24-2010, 10:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Our favorite place on the island, is the great beach at the Boca Grandi. The water is the best, and its very quiet. Posts: 219	Thank you very much for posting the information. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-25-2010, 08:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
purpleangel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Age: 55 Posts: 402	Thanks for the info. I'm all for wind turbines!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Darlene

03-25-2010, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
MikeM Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Iguana Joe's, Miss the Natural Bridge, Butterfly Farm Posts: 98	Good News. Glad to hear about 10 more in the works. Hopefully it will keep the cost of electricty from going up. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Mike M Pool Side in

03-25-2010, 06:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	SanNic, Spoken with a friend of mine from the island in November and I asked him about the turbines. He was disappointed because many were under the assumption that the cost of their electric bills would be reduced when the turbines became operational. When this did not happen he said they wondered where the cost savings were going since it wasnt to the Aruban people.....Do not know whether he(they) misunderstood or if that is what they were told in order to get everyone acceptable to the idea to begin with ????? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 5 1/2 months and counting..........but getting closer everyday !!!

03-25-2010, 07:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,040	Danadog, There are so many rumors on this small island that it boggles the mind. I recall no promises on this front from actual persons of authority. However, if the price of oil goes back up, they will be better shielded from it, the more power they have. It's just like the refinery. There are rumors galore but first hand information is very difficult to come by. Hence, I believe none of it until I speak directly to a source. Anyway, it'll be okay. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/