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I’ve always wondered: is it not possible to simply “unplug” some of the turbines from the grid? Would an “unplugged” turbine that was still spinning result in d
by hamandcheese 9y ago
I’ve always wondered: is it not possible to simply “unplug” some of the turbines from the grid? Would an “unplugged” turbine that was still spinning result in damage to its self?
- bufferoverflow 9y agoTurbines have brakes, you can stop it. Usually it's done to prevent it from spinning too fast in strong winds.
- martinald 9y agoThe problem is that green energy subsidies are paid usually per kWh regardless of the need. They are often way more than the energy price. So even if your energy price is negative 2cents/kWh, and your subsidy is 10c/kWh then it makes sense to still run despite it causing near carnage on the grid. And all these contracts are very long terms (20-25 years), so no easy way to change terms.
- emiliobumachar 9y agoThe energy does have to go somewhere. The natural solutions are speedup and friction heat, so, yes, I'd guess they do self-damage eventually.