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SapphicHeart · F
@revenant
[quote][b][big]Myth 4
Wind isn’t really environmentally friendly[/big][/b]
[b]Fact check.[/b] Several studies by independent research institutes show that wind turbines alone are champions in the reduction of CO₂. Depending on the examined wind farms, the amount of CO₂ generated by the construction has already been saved after 3-9 months.
Permanent magnets, which are used in many electric motors and, indeed, turbines, require rare metals such as neodymium. These types of magnets can be up to 10 times as effective as normal iron magnets. Many companies, particularly from the automotive industry, are conducting research into a replacement of these expensive rare metals, which is in their own economic interest.
A counter-question: Rare metals are found today in mobile phones, laptops, cars and planes. Why is there so much criticism towards wind turbines on this one issue?
[i][b]Source : [/b]https://www.eon.com/en/new-energy/new-energy-world/5-myths-of-wind-energy.html[/i][/quote]
You're welcome !
[quote][b][big]Myth 4
Wind isn’t really environmentally friendly[/big][/b]
[b]Fact check.[/b] Several studies by independent research institutes show that wind turbines alone are champions in the reduction of CO₂. Depending on the examined wind farms, the amount of CO₂ generated by the construction has already been saved after 3-9 months.
Permanent magnets, which are used in many electric motors and, indeed, turbines, require rare metals such as neodymium. These types of magnets can be up to 10 times as effective as normal iron magnets. Many companies, particularly from the automotive industry, are conducting research into a replacement of these expensive rare metals, which is in their own economic interest.
A counter-question: Rare metals are found today in mobile phones, laptops, cars and planes. Why is there so much criticism towards wind turbines on this one issue?
[i][b]Source : [/b]https://www.eon.com/en/new-energy/new-energy-world/5-myths-of-wind-energy.html[/i][/quote]
You're welcome !
SapphicHeart · F
@Entwistle
Fascinating stuff ! 😲
Fascinating stuff ! 😲
SapphicHeart · F
@Entwistle
It's amazing what a simple search on Google will come up with !
[b]What happens to all the old wind turbines?[/b]
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51325101
It's amazing what a simple search on Google will come up with !
[b]What happens to all the old wind turbines?[/b]
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51325101