The wind industry started out as absurd, and only became more so over time. The turbines became bigger, the blades longer and capacities went from piddling 1.5 MW machines to 18MW monsters - albeit so large they can barely stand up against stiff breezes, let alone a full-blown hurricane. As the blades grew, their habit … Continue reading Terminal Decline: China’s Double-Headed Wind Turbine Signals Industry’s Last Gasp
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New Olympic Sport: Wind Turbine Blade Sets Giant Javelin Throw Record
The trade euphemism for turbine blades flying in all directions is “component liberation”, an abuse of the English language designed to placate neighbours and passing motorists, living and traveling in the throw zone. With thousands more of these things being speared into closely settled rural communities, the risk of death and serious injury, only increases. … Continue reading New Olympic Sport: Wind Turbine Blade Sets Giant Javelin Throw Record