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i'm not sure on wind turbines i have to say. i think that they're ok when they're in the right place, but i'm not convinced about their renewable-ness. i've read a lot of literature that suggests that they don't always generate the energy it takes to make them during their lifetimes. i also think you have to carefully assess the impact they're going to have on the surrounding environment. for example the ainsdale off shore windfarm has had to be moved due to the disturbance it would cause to the scoter roost, and the lewis windfarm shouldn't even be contemplated. its all very well saying renewable renewable renewable, but i don't think we currently possess the technology to create truly renewable energy.