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I am not suggesting that all energy requirements can be produced with one alternative like wind. I am arguing that a combination of solar roofing (with grid connections), a few wind turbines and possibly wave power, coupled with real energy conservation policies would go a long way to making SXM more energy self sufficient and less reliant on oil. I would make a guess that energy usage on SXM could be reduced 20% or more with education, policies and just plain common sense.

Some say wind turbines are unattractive, I actually find them graceful and futuristic, which sort of inspires hope in me for mankind. I often wonder why so many people stop at Harrold Jacks for the view, all I see is a dirty smelly and very smoky power plant. I think it would be very interesting to determine the health of all those who live around and downwind of it. A dozen wind turbines a few miles out at sea would be much more attractive to me.

How about Isle Forche, the Groupers, Hen and Chicks, Guana Rock, Tintamarre? I would like to refer you to the MOU signed last year by GEBE with the power companies of the French side, St. Barths and Anguilla.

Plan to connect islands’ four electricity plants ~St. Maarten, St. Martin, Anguilla sign MOU - 11th April 2006

I wonder how that idea is progressing. Should they not also be working together to find solutions and alternatives for power generation too?

World Faces Oil `Supply Crunch' After 2010, IEA Says - 9th July 2007

Oil and gas may run short by 2015, say industry experts - 22nd July 2007

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