Each wind turbine embodies a whole lot of petrochemicals and fossil-fuel energy 29 Feb 2016 | Vaclav Smil | IEEE Spectrum Wind turbines are the most visible symbols of the quest for renewable electricity generation. And yet, although they exploit the wind, which is as free and as green as energy can be, the machines … Continue reading To Get Wind Power You Need Oil
Cold Air: Vampire Turbines In July
Vampire Turbines In July Monday, August 6, 2012 I decided to investigate the performance of an industrial wind turbine project in Ontario comprised of 110 of the Vestas V82 turbines; Enbridge's Underwood turbines in Bruce County. 110 turbines potentially each drawing 50kW means that at times when all Enbridge's turbines are still, the draw would be … Continue reading Cold Air: Vampire Turbines In July