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Probably the answer is a combination of wind, solar, and nuclear, but if we want to invest in wind, it has to be offshore. The power output of a wind turbine i
by namirez 7y ago
Probably the answer is a combination of wind, solar, and nuclear, but if we want to invest in wind, it has to be offshore.
The power output of a wind turbine is proportional to wind speed cubed and offshore wind is typically much stronger and more consistent than onshore wind. Probably we can take advantage of the expertise of oil and gas industry with offshore drilling to build offshore wind farms. Also it's safer for wild life.
The downside of offshore wind is the higher wear and tear of turbines. Last time I checked, composite delamination of turbine blades was still a problem. Also, it can be hard to recycle composites. Sometimes the only option is to literally burn them or use them as fillers in other products.
source: https://www.npr.org/2019/09/10/759376113/unfurling-the-waste-problem-caused-by-wind-energy https://www.npr.org/2019/09/10/759376113/unfurling-the-waste...