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Wind Turbines

(56 Posts)
Ilovecheese Sat 19-Feb-22 14:24:53

Yes, definitely very successful. Who could have predicted that wind energy has turned out to be less expensive than nuclear.
There has been quite some reluctance to accept that renewable energy can be efficient, it seemed to be thought of as a bit "hippyish" in the past, now it should be accepted as mainstream and the way to move into the future.
Tidal energy should be the next kind to be invested in, we certainly have plenty of coastline.

HurdyGurdy Sat 19-Feb-22 13:41:51

I think they're like watching goldfish. Gentle and mesmerising lol

JaneJudge Sat 19-Feb-22 13:37:28

I like them

Callistemon21 Sat 19-Feb-22 13:36:49

Did you see on tv the one which had been toppled and shredded by storm Dudley?

Willow73 Sat 19-Feb-22 12:51:48

Definitely successful and I think attractive.

tanith Sat 19-Feb-22 12:44:53

Apparently during storm Eunice GBs wind turbines were producing nearly 50% of demand at the height and 39% the rest of the time. Some farms had to shut them down to save them from damage. I know some people think they are awful and unsightly but it seems a very successful enterprise or am I wrong. Thoughts?