Here’s a photo of three wind turbines working in the cold. It’s not a wind turbine problem it’s a Texas problem.
How do I know they can handle the Texas cold? This photo is from Antarctica.
How do I know they can handle the Texas cold? This photo is from Antarctica.
SOURCE: nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_d…
Since this tweet went viral and was on the front page of Reddit, a few notes:
- I know it was built differently than the ones in Texas. That’s the point, is that Texas could have wind turbines that perform in these conditions (and many DID), but chose not to.
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- I know it was built differently than the ones in Texas. That’s the point, is that Texas could have wind turbines that perform in these conditions (and many DID), but chose not to.
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-The majority of the shortage for Texas is a result of natural gas shortages due to a variety of factors, not wind. I’ve said this several times but it is important to note as well.
-Solar is the only energy output in Texas exceeding expected output.
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-Solar is the only energy output in Texas exceeding expected output.
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-Texas has other factors that come into play here, including not participating in federal regulations by having their own power grid.
-While this weather for Texas is severe and unusual, it was not unanticipated and will likely occur more in the future.
-While this weather for Texas is severe and unusual, it was not unanticipated and will likely occur more in the future.
-I don’t have a specific charity to drive you to, but please consider donating to charities that help the homeless is Texas and throughout the south.
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