\nWhy should SO worry? Wind only came in second in added capacity.\nBecause of this:\n<\/p>\n
\n\nIn addition to strong gains in domestic wind manufacturing and\ncapacity, the report finds that as wind technology improves, costs\nare coming down. Technological innovations are helping make longer\nand lighter wind turbine blades, while improving turbine performance\nand increasing the efficiency of power generation. At the same time,\nwind project capital and maintenance costs have continued to\ndecline.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nAnd wind doesn't even have Moore's Law going for it as much as solar does,\nplus solar is usable in more areas than wind.\nAdd wind and solar and why do we need much natural gas?\n(Or any coal or nuclear?)\n<\/p>\n
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