Mass Blade Fail Means Early ‘Retirement’ for Hundreds of Danish Wind Turbines

  Among the lies pedalled by the wind industry is that wind turbines run on the smell of an oily rag and last for more than 25 years. The pitch is made to beguile the gullible (read, ‘planning authorities’, ‘politicians’, ‘bankers’ and ‘investors’) into believing that their operating costs can be covered out of petty … Continue reading Mass Blade Fail Means Early ‘Retirement’ for Hundreds of Danish Wind Turbines

Industrial Wind Turbines: what’s not to like?

As readers know STT just loves giant fans. This one’s from the archives and should give readers that warm “fuzzy” feeling that you get when you see a newborn or a cute little puppy. **** One thing we haven’t thought through is – when our mission is complete – what happens to the mess created … Continue reading Industrial Wind Turbines: what’s not to like?