Blown Away: Atlantic Hurricanes Threaten Total Offshore Wind Turbine Wipeout

The purpose of a power generation source is, funnily enough, to generate power as and when it’s needed, not merely to withstand the vagaries of the weather. Wind speeds barely need to reach gale force and these things go into automatic shutdown, as appears on German turbine maker, Siemen’s website – which has this to say … Continue reading Blown Away: Atlantic Hurricanes Threaten Total Offshore Wind Turbine Wipeout

Wind Farms Keep Being Wiped Out By Wild Weather: Tornadoes and Turbines Don’t Mix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AAHJs-j3uw These things are meant to save us from a changing climate but, when the weather turns wild, they can barely save themselves. 50-60m long blades, weighing in at 20 tonnes each, are usually the first item to be shredded and thrown in all directions (the wind industry uses the neutral term “component liberation”). … Continue reading Wind Farms Keep Being Wiped Out By Wild Weather: Tornadoes and Turbines Don’t Mix

Want Statewide Power Blackouts? Then Plug In To Weather-Dependant Wind & Solar

For a bit over 20 years, we’ve been berated with warnings that the climate is changing so rapidly, that 'fixing' it is a matter of the most pressing urgency. Notwithstanding that, for nearly 20 years, global temperatures have stubbornly refused to budge, such that there are plenty of climate alarmists not game to bet … Continue reading Want Statewide Power Blackouts? Then Plug In To Weather-Dependant Wind & Solar

Weather Dependent Wind Power: Leaves Hurricane Victims Powerless

Oh, the irony. In one breath we're told that the climate is changing so rapidly - although, these days, most climate alarmists don’t seem prepared to lay a bet on whether things are getting hotter or colder - that carpeting the world in wind turbines and solar panels - which cultists believe will solve the … Continue reading Weather Dependent Wind Power: Leaves Hurricane Victims Powerless