This is often repeated, and is incorrect. life cycle analysis of wind turbines suggests that the carbon and energy pay off is anywhere from 1/2 to 2 years, afte

This is often repeated, and is incorrect. life cycle analysis of wind turbines suggests that the carbon and energy pay off is anywhere from 1/2 to 2 years, after which point, the turbine is a net win compared to fossil fuels sources. In this context, life cycle analysis includes all of the embedded energy used to manufacture and operate the wind turbine. See, for example, https://www.ourenergypolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/turbines.pdf https://www.ourenergypolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/t...