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Hawaii Works to Plug Into Renewable Energy

Honolulu Star Advertiser -- With a surge of renewable energy projects in the pipeline, Hawaii's electric utilities are working overtime to modernize their generation systems that for decades have relied on traditional oil-fired power plants.

Recent installations of photovoltaic panels in Kaunakaki, Molokai, mean an estimated 15 percent of electrical generation comes from the sun, pushing the circuit to the maximum level.

The issue is top priority with the goal of generating 40 percent from renewable sources by 2030.

The intermittent nature of renewable electricity, mainly solar & wind. That creates instability that, if not offset with generation from firm sources, could cause customers to lose power.

Plans proceed to bring 400 megawatts of electricity to the island via an undersea cable from wind farms.

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Submitted Sep 06, 2010 By: MidNJ

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lgppa Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:11,523 Points:495,160 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2010 5:03:22 PM Ignore lgppa Report Abuse It looks like they are working on the problem! Keep going!
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,628 Points:739,595 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 10:10:04 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Rocky, Feb 16, 2010 ... In the second hour of Rush Limbaugh's nationwide radio show Monday, February 15, he read the opening portion of our “Wind Energy's Ghosts”. Yes, more "fair and balanced" reporting. ================== Actually, here is some real news on the project. "In 1987 the Kamaoa Wind Farm began operation with thirty-seven Mitsubishi 250 kW wind turbines with an operationally typical total peak output of 7.5 MW.[21] By 2006 the turbines at 18°59'33?N 155°40'5?W? / ?18.9925°N 155.66806°W? / 18.9925; -155.66806? (Kamaoa Wind Farm) were falling into disrepair, and they were finally shut down on August 15, 2006. At the end of August 2006, components for a new set of wind turbines were transported to South Point. The Pakini Nui project consists of 14 General Electric wind turbines constructed at 18°58'20?N 155°41'21?W? / ?18.97222°N 155.68917°W? / 18.97222; -155.68917? (Pakini Nui Wind Farm), about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the old Kamaoa wind farm. Completed in April 2007, Pakini Nui supplies up to 20.5 MW of power to the island electricity grid of Hawaiian Electric Industries.[22] The wind farm is operated by Tawhiri Power, LLC. It is the southern-most wind farm in the United States.[23]
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,266 Points:1,142,200 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 7:09:20 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse something about that Pacific air that helps more thinking outside the box?
rocky23hy Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,469 Points:1,660,890 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 6:36:07 PM Ignore rocky23hy Report Abuse I wonder why they left this out? Hmmm... Wind Energy's Ghosts
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:3,846 Points:654,230 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:22:03 PM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse Localize the solar by homes, businesses, neighborhoods, islands.....build a local smart grid is the best for Hawaii...
vandamme Champion Author New York Posts:1,018 Points:117,800 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 10:15:56 AM Ignore vandamme Report Abuse Electric just makes so much more sense there. The market for oil will start to dry up, and the price will rise as distribution shrinks, further accelerating the trend. Soon oil/gas fueled vehicles will be extinct.
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:4,696 Points:1,654,720 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 8:39:50 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse "...reach its goal of generating 40 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030..." Only 40%? In 20 years? Seems the goal should be loftier than that!
gasforus Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,776 Points:1,727,615 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 7:33:52 AM Ignore gasforus Report Abuse Old news yesterday!
RogerB Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:15,237 Points:2,163,045 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 7:20:53 AM Ignore RogerB Report Abuse TWO THUMBS UP. Good for Hawaii !!
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:5,714 Points:1,706,120 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 6:11:24 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse Forget renewable, use what is cheaper!
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:9,288 Points:2,084,980 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 5:38:49 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I think everyone will or should be going Renewable Energy
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:4,237 Points:1,398,310 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 3:55:05 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse POINT-OF USE Nuclear would be better
Kamakani Champion Author Hawaii Posts:2,387 Points:953,325 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 2:31:34 AM Ignore Kamakani Report Abuse The more the better.
speedys Champion Author Utah Posts:4,666 Points:2,092,395 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 2:16:21 AM Ignore speedys Report Abuse Very good for planning for the future.
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,282 Points:1,083,115 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:58:36 AM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse Are they for getting geothermal? [Edited by: NOTSOGRN at 9/7/2010 1:59:53 AM EST]
Scotty99QC Veteran Author Montreal Posts:275 Points:74,950 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:35:45 AM Ignore Scotty99QC Report Abuse Another good idea!
ex911 Champion Author San Jose Posts:6,844 Points:1,339,770 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:35:21 AM Ignore ex911 Report Abuse tidal power plant, that's the future...
DellDude2 Champion Author Nashville Posts:6,778 Points:1,655,110 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:31:19 AM Ignore DellDude2 Report Abuse Have they thought about tapping into geothermal energy? With so many volcanos in the area...
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,127 Points:1,637,350 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:29:20 AM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Hope in the long term it becomes self sustaining.
bobdec Champion Author Florida Posts:6,716 Points:1,324,615 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:27:57 AM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse They need to bump it up to 100%
jadeusa Champion Author Dallas Posts:6,895 Points:1,370,985 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:23:14 AM Ignore jadeusa Report Abuse Good for Hawaii - that state probably does have the best chance to produce solar power as a real alternative.
Gerg001 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:2,517 Points:908,495 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:21:52 AM Ignore Gerg001 Report Abuse There's a lot of wind and water there.
genef01 Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,611 Points:834,680 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:21:23 AM Ignore genef01 Report Abuse Good for Hawaii. Maybe some other states will learn from the example.
LostToo Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,115 Points:715,605 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:18:13 AM Ignore LostToo Report Abuse no
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:4,378 Points:896,175 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:16:15 AM Ignore comprof Report Abuse In their location, I do not understand why they do not use geothermal energy.
roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:5,991 Points:1,233,260 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:10:02 AM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse Hawaii is on their way to renewable energy. Great.
Rt118E Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:6,709 Points:905,660 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:07:12 AM Ignore Rt118E Report Abuse It would help as they have to import Gasoline. I wounder why they have not gone for thermo yet.
250FORD Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,265 Points:1,303,335 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:06:45 AM Ignore 250FORD Report Abuse I can ee why they want this being remote islands and all.
TXGasPriceSpy Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:5,324 Points:1,010,350 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:04:14 AM Ignore TXGasPriceSpy Report Abuse No EV's for me.
TheBruce2009 Sophomore Author Massachusetts Posts:140 Points:418,975 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 1:01:53 AM Ignore TheBruce2009 Report Abuse Seems to me they are overlooking a major source of renewable energy that they should have an over abundance of: tidal power.
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:4,313 Points:1,009,905 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:58:45 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse They are moving in the right direction, good for Hawaii
REKEY Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,206 Points:1,233,480 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:58:04 AM Ignore REKEY Report Abuse Great for Hawaii!
PithyOpiner Champion Author Stockton Posts:12,310 Points:1,172,725 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:56:38 AM Ignore PithyOpiner Report Abuse Good for the Pineapples. Looks like they are getting their act together out there in the middle of nowhere. Last time I was there I saw a lot of wave action that never let up. Tap that, people.
CRAZYEDDIE2010 Veteran Author Ontario Posts:294 Points:204,185 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:55:38 AM Ignore CRAZYEDDIE2010 Report Abuse TWO THUMBS UP.
esorsd Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,498 Points:1,185,840 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:49:51 AM Ignore esorsd Report Abuse Good for them. Glad to see it.
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:21,169 Points:2,639,595 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:48:39 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse i was really surprised to read that they don't already have a battery backup system in place.
RedRam2005 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,696 Points:1,057,210 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:45:49 AM Ignore RedRam2005 Report Abuse In a state with few resources, you have to try anything to get electricity
aldog365 Champion Author Nashville Posts:3,150 Points:1,559,710 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:40:47 AM Ignore aldog365 Report Abuse I hope prices go down too.
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:20,212 Points:2,804,100 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:40:00 AM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse Why not use Wave Energy?? There is ocean all around them!
weenerdog Champion Author Detroit Posts:7,339 Points:1,438,710 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:37:34 AM Ignore weenerdog Report Abuse They can use these resources
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:6,045 Points:1,815,440 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:35:26 AM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse Hawaii needs to use the natural energy resources available to reduce its dependence on imported energy.
JoseM All-Star Author San Bernardino Posts:890 Points:605,010 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:33:27 AM Ignore JoseM Report Abuse Way to go, distribution costs of energy so far is high
ifallsguy Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,425 Points:1,213,780 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:29:40 AM Ignore ifallsguy Report Abuse Hawaii has little in the way of renewable energy. They do have tide, wind, solar and geothermal. Produce that as power and you will have a winner
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:8,157 Points:1,392,445 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:29:33 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse yep, go for it
runout9 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,144 Points:958,700 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:26:02 AM Ignore runout9 Report Abuse Totally irrelevant to pump prices.
Eichhornchen Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,772 Points:747,390 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:25:16 AM Ignore Eichhornchen Report Abuse Wind would definitely work
ACTown Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,854 Points:1,119,590 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:24:35 AM Ignore ACTown Report Abuse Solar, wind, and wave are all possible in Hawaii.
pyndasky Champion Author Maryland Posts:7,570 Points:1,320,880 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:23:11 AM Ignore pyndasky Report Abuse makes sense in Hawaii... Alaska might have problems with that solar thing for at least 1/2 of the year...
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:267,902 Points:1,200,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:16:34 AM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse ... Are they going to sell battery charges at their hotels? ...
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:6,156 Points:1,224,540 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 12:15:04 AM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Hawaii is well suited for this type of thing. It is more difficult for the continental United States to do this. Sun Factor folks!