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There are wind farms currently running in Alaska[1] which is arguably colder than Texas. The cold-related downsides seem to be well known and already addressed,
by soco 6y ago
There are wind farms currently running in Alaska[1] which is arguably colder than Texas. The cold-related downsides seem to be well known and already addressed, so it's definitely not a technical issue here.
[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Alaska https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Alaska
- akvadrako 6y agoIt's a technical issue because the investment and power required to for the deicing necessary greatly reduces their efficiency. It's an interesting question if Texas should require all turbines to have deicing capabilities which are almost never used.
- enraged_camel 6y ago>> It's a technical issue because the investment and power required to for the deicing necessary greatly reduces their efficiency. Interesting. Can you provide sources for reading?