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When is wind a good gamble?
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Students will calculate the costs and potential revenue of two potential wind farm sites. Using these figures, they will determine the current payback period of each site

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Education Levels:

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Middle School 7 - 8


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High School 9 - 12


Subjects:

Env Science

Topics:

Siting

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