Comment on Iowa wind turbines equipped to handle extreme cold. Ice is another matter.

Iowa wind turbines equipped to handle extreme cold. Ice is another matter.

Unlike Texas wind turbines that slowed or shut down during the recent winter storm, Iowa’s kept turning. The main differences?Texas was hit with ice, whereas Iowa has had extreme cold and snow. And because Iowa’s turbines are installed with heating elements to keep fuel and electrical controls warm, they can operate in temperatures of up to 20 below zero.

 

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