Wind Power: Britain’s Supersized Gamble with its Future

**** Britain’s political betters have set it up for one enormous gamble.  Britain is wagering its entire economic future on its - out of control - wind power boondoggle. The Economist reports on the INSANE cost of delivering offshore wind power - where generators are guaranteed obscene returns - being able to charge “three times … Continue reading Wind Power: Britain’s Supersized Gamble with its Future

Richard Northedge: No – It’s NOT a Dream

Richard Northedge used to be the former Deputy City Editor of The Daily Telegraph and Editor of Sunday Business. Richard is now the editor of the print edition of Director of Finance.  Here he is waking up to the economic nightmare that is the great wind power fraud. The madness of windfarms gets crazier Director … Continue reading Richard Northedge: No – It’s NOT a Dream

When the Wick Ain’t Worth the Candle

**** Giant fans: costly; unsightly; noisy; inefficient; pointless, because they can never reduce CO2 emissions; the cause of millions of bird and bat deaths each year; and built with rare earths, the mining and processing of which is turning China into a toxic wasteland - what’s not to like? Notwithstanding the growing list of dubious … Continue reading When the Wick Ain’t Worth the Candle

British Energy Minister says scrap “Immoral” subsidies to wind power

In further proof that this scam is on its last legs the British Energy Minister, Michael Fallon has called for the obscene subsidies to wind power to be scrapped. Here’s Utility Week on the trail. ‘Immoral’ subsidies to wind and solar need to be stopped Utility Week 2 December 2013 “Immoral” subsidies for onshore windfarms … Continue reading British Energy Minister says scrap “Immoral” subsidies to wind power

British “Turbine-Toffs” reap cash-Bonanza at punters’ expense

British Toffs are, apparently, in dire need, so why shouldn't British power punters stump up a fat pile of cash to keep them in the manner they've become accustomed to? Wind turbines trash the landscape for the benefit of billionaires The Guardian Simon Jenkins 5 December 2013 Is it fair for the chancellor to cut … Continue reading British “Turbine-Toffs” reap cash-Bonanza at punters’ expense

I won’t grow up, I won’t grow up

The wind weasel is a lot like Peter Pan – the eternal child, who will fight, kick and scream to avoid the stark reality of adulthood. How often have we heard the yarn about wind power needing a fat pile of subsidies for just that little bit longer to help it “mature”?  And how, if … Continue reading I won’t grow up, I won’t grow up

David Cameron says: “cut the green crap”

STT readers might think we’ve just struck a rich and organic theme. In our last post we looked at the way Canadian farmers liken wind industry spin to the stuff they shovel out of their dairies.  Well it seems that British PM, David Cameron isn’t afraid to “muck” in too. Here’s The Daily Mail’s take … Continue reading David Cameron says: “cut the green crap”

“Macca” & “Ronno” should watch & learn from Europe

In Australia the battle to kill off the Renewable Energy Target has well and truly begun.  In response, wind industry goons have been seen crawling all over the Big House on the Hill in Canberra; trying to schmooze and booze their way into the hearts - and pockets - of a few Coalition members. **** … Continue reading “Macca” & “Ronno” should watch & learn from Europe

What goes up, must come down

Whether under their own steam or with a little help from determined locals, the fans that have littered Countries all over the Globe and that drive people mad will all eventually hit terra firma. Here's a great little tale from the Yorkshire Dales. Wind farms: A triumph to put wind in your sails The Telegraph … Continue reading What goes up, must come down

Brits in wind powered economic death spiral

Green energy: How their green rush is costing us all The Telegraph Iain Martin 13 October 2013 Consumers are paying the price of a fallout over green energy between ministers A lot of people, said David Cameron, had warned him he was “mad” to treat the environment as the number one concern. In response, he … Continue reading Brits in wind powered economic death spiral