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QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M
The immediate future of power generation in this country is renewables + nuclear, but we are dragging our feet on the latter.
But no matter how you set things up, these extreme weather events will play havoc with infrastructure.
But no matter how you set things up, these extreme weather events will play havoc with infrastructure.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
OK. Green power good. I get it.. I have PV panels on the roof myself. But there is always going to be room for both to handle different situations. Its the black and white extremes that are the problem in everything.😷
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
More bullschiff from a left-wing nut job cultist.
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/02/14/historic-winter-storm-freezes-texas-wind-turbines-hampering-electric-generation/4483230001/
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/02/14/historic-winter-storm-freezes-texas-wind-turbines-hampering-electric-generation/4483230001/
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NoahB · 26-30, M
@sunsporter1649 they don't have power because the gas lines are frozen lol. The gaslines are reporting 29% expected output capacity. The green generators are reporting 100+% expected output capacity. now you're just being obtuse
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@NoahB And 50% of the wind generators being frozen has nothing to do with it, right?
NoahB · 26-30, M
@sunsporter1649 50% of the wind generators are frozen but the other 50% are picking up the slack because of the stronger winds. even the article you posted admits as much. The 50% that still work are producing twice the amount of electricity because of the winds. The same is not true of the gaslines. Of which most are currently frozen and can only met 29% of their expected demand. If anything the green generators are saving texas from the gaslines right now
gregloa · 61-69, M
Well I’m in Texas and the wind ain’t blowing at all and it’ll be dark in a few hours. By the way I have power.