wind

[gusl]

Wow, this storm is so strong that I'm fearing for my electricity. TheWeatherNetwork says 35km/h but has a link to a Wind Warning:

WIND WARNING: Greater Vancouver Issued at 8:35 PM PST MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2009
SOUTHERLY WINDS 50 TO 70 KM/H WILL DEVELOP LATER THIS EVENING. THIS IS A WARNING THAT POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING IN THESE REGIONS.

Is there a cheap and easy way to harness wind power?

I'm not expecting the trees to have many leaves left in the morning!

Comments

[frauhedgehog.livejournal.com]

Places with gusting winds (i.e., not steady) are actually a detriment to wind turbines--damages the machinery.

[gustavolacerda.livejournal.com]

not to mention umbrellas!