UK wind farms generate record 22.7 GW in a day, enough to power 22 million homes

Amazing news, but you're unlikely to see this in our "Mainstream Media" (aka the right-wing press) cos it doesn't fit their narrative.

Nearly 23GW were generated by wind energy on just one cold, windy evening last week. In more relatable numbers, that was 56% of all electricity on our grid. Nuclear did 8%. Just pointing that out.

However, in maybe 15 or 20 years we'lll have Sizewell C chipping in, and btw we're all starting to pay for that through our energy bills next month. This useless government has thought of a way to make nuclear attractive enough to get built - we pay them for well over a decade before they even produce any electricity.

Nuclear is SUCH a bargain.

(adapted from Dale Vince)

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dale74 · M

That is only half the picture. Without accounting for the cost and life expectancy of wind turbine. The joke in my country is the wind turbine farms were paid for with a tax on coal natural gas and other power sources. Nuclear power plants in our country. Are the most efficient source of power
And cheapest. Have you ever looked at the cost of the oil for lubrication on a wind turbine?
Don't forget how often it needs to be changed out. I'm not saying wind is not a good source of energy, but it is an expensive source.

The cost of a wind turbine varies greatly by size, with commercial onshore turbines costing between $2.5 to $4 million, while small home turbines can range from $3,000 to $80,000. The average lifespan of a wind turbine is about 20 to 25 years, though this can be extended with proper maintenance, and many are now expected to last up to 30 years with modern upgrades.
Cost
Commercial Onshore: $2.5 to $4 million
Small Home: $3,000 to $80,000
Micro Home: $500 to $4,000
Offshore: $20 to over $100 million

Now you are talking about one day of production not how much production on a average day throughout the year. High winds are actually bad they have to turn them off during high winds or it will tear them up.