off shore windfarm (Charleston, Clemson, Ravenel: employment, university, trains)
Charleston areaCharleston - North Charleston - Mt. Pleasant - Summerville - Goose Creek
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...Other than the fact that we all need it? No. But I believe the Clemson University Restoration Institute in the Charleston area will be researching wind turbine and drivetrains for this type application.
Wind Watch: Wind farms eight miles off coast would still be visible (http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2009/11/07/wind-farms-eight-miles-off-coast-would-still-be-visible/ - broken link)
I have yet to figure out why anyone would complain about "seeing" wind turbines. The things are quite attractive to me.
Yes, you should be able to see them 8 miles offshore (that's not that far).
I also think there are plenty of places inside along the rivers that would make fine spots for some turbines.
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