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'''Wind turbine''' is the modern day [[windmill]] which is marketed as a clean energy solution  

'''Wind turbine''' is the modern day [[windmill]] which is marketed as a clean energy solution  

to replace power from fossil fuel plants. The addition of multiple wind turbines in the same  

to replace power from fossil fuel plants. The addition of multiple wind turbines in the same  

geographical location is referred to as a wind farm. The sales pitch...wind turbines power  

geographical location is referred to as a wind farm. The sales pitch goes as follows, "wind turbines power  

millions of homes with wonderful “free” energy. The truth is a much different story. '' "The  

millions of homes with wonderful 'free' energy". The truth is a much different story. '' "The  

wind power industry claims switching from conventional power to wind power will save consumers  

wind power industry claims switching from conventional power to wind power will save consumers  

money and spur the economy. However, data from the top 10 wind power states show just the  

money and spur the economy. However, data from the top 10 wind power states show just the  

Wind energy from turbines are power generating losers when compared to other technologies such  

Wind energy from turbines are power generating losers when compared to other technologies such  

as [[coal]], hydro, gas and nuclear. One giant downside is no wind, no power generation.  

as [[coal]], hydro, gas and nuclear. One major downside is that when there is no wind, no power is generated.  

Sources say you need at least 10MPH wind speed to generate power and speeds in excess of 50MPH  

Sources say you need at least a 10MPH wind speed to generate power, and speeds in excess of 50MPH  

will shut down turbines to prevent damage.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/01/02/as-britain-freezes-wind-farms-take-power-from-grid-to-prevent-icing/ AS BRITAIN FREEZES, WIND FARMS TAKE POWER FROM GRID TO PREVENT ICING, Breitbart.com. January 2, 2015]</ref> Industry promoters often paint a rosy picture of the benefits of wind power when other sources claim as little as 8% of usable generation.

will shut down turbines to prevent damage.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/01/02/as-britain-freezes-wind-farms-take-power-from-grid-to-prevent-icing/ AS BRITAIN FREEZES, WIND FARMS TAKE POWER FROM GRID TO PREVENT ICING, Breitbart.com. January 2, 2015]</ref> Industry promoters often paint a rosy picture of the benefits of wind power when other sources claim as little as 8% of usable generation.

Not widely known but wind turbines actually use electricity from the grid (coal/gas/hydro/nuclear) to power their hydraulic systems that keep the blades facing in the same direction as the wind. In freezing weather conditions, electricity from the grid is used to keep the blades spinning at low speeds as a method of de-icing.

It is not widely known that wind turbines actually use electricity from the grid (coal/gas/hydro/nuclear) to power their hydraulic systems that keep the blades facing in the same direction as the wind. In freezing weather conditions, electricity from the grid is used to keep the blades spinning at low speeds as a method of de-icing.

The misconception is that you install a wind turbine and it will pay itself off within a decade. From that point out, it is a net energy gain at a fraction of a cost. Nothing can be further from the truth. Constant costs are involved to maintain these mechanical structures; Overheating bearings, plastic that melts, gallons of brake oil leaking, gallons of hydraulic fluid leaking,<ref>[http://stopthesethings.com/2015/02/01/2-year-old-siemens-turbines-falling-apart-wind-farm-investors-get-out-while-you-can/ 2 Year Old Siemens Turbines Falling Apart: Wind Farm Investors, Get Out While You Can, Stopthesethings.com, Febuary 1, 2015]</ref> blades that fall off, towers that collapse, replacement of yaw gear drives, bearings, gearboxes, and generators. The cost to put out wind turbine fires, some self-extinguish themselves out but others need fire departments to extinguish turbines and put out the brush fires below.

The misconception is that you install a wind turbine and it will pay itself off within a decade. From that point out, it is a net energy gain at a fraction of a cost. Nothing can be further from the truth. Constant costs are involved to maintain these mechanical structures; Overheating bearings, plastic that melts, gallons of brake oil leaking, gallons of hydraulic fluid leaking,<ref>[http://stopthesethings.com/2015/02/01/2-year-old-siemens-turbines-falling-apart-wind-farm-investors-get-out-while-you-can/ 2 Year Old Siemens Turbines Falling Apart: Wind Farm Investors, Get Out While You Can, Stopthesethings.com, Febuary 1, 2015]</ref> blades that fall off, towers that collapse, replacement of yaw gear drives, bearings, gearboxes, brushes, and generators. The cost to put out wind turbine fires is also substantial. Some can self-extinguish small fires, but others need fire departments to extinguish turbines and put out the brush fires sometimes caused below.

The cost to manufacture wind turbines prevents any offset gained transitioning to a 'clean' energy environment.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books/about/Carbon_Shift.html?id=7LO0H0aNNzYC&source=kp_cover&hl=en Carbon Shift: How Peak Oil and the Climate Crisis Will Change Canada (and Our Lives), Author Thomas Homer-Dixon, 2010]</ref>

The cost to manufacture wind turbines prevents any offset gained transitioning to a 'clean' energy environment.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books/about/Carbon_Shift.html?id=7LO0H0aNNzYC&source=kp_cover&hl=en Carbon Shift: How Peak Oil and the Climate Crisis Will Change Canada (and Our Lives), Author Thomas Homer-Dixon, 2010]</ref>

{{cquote| A two-megawatt windmill contains 260 tonnes of steel requiring 170 tonnes of coking coal and 300 tonnes of iron ore, all mined, transported and produced by hydrocarbons.}}

{{cquote| A two-megawatt windmill contains 260 tonnes of steel requiring 170 tonnes of coking coal and 300 tonnes of iron ore, all mined, transported and produced by hydrocarbons.}}

Landscape, seascape wildlife costs are a major downside to power from wind. Eagles, bats, birds of all kinds are killed in the thousands by wind blades. Their rotting carcasses litter the ground below. Estimates place the number of birds killed by wind turbines at 30 million per year.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/08/17/why-stefan-the-stork-died-in-vain-wind-turbines/ RIP STEFAN THE STORK – ONE OF 30 MILLION BIRDS KILLED BY WIND FARMS EVERY YEAR, Breitbart, August 17, 2015]</ref>

Landscape, seascape, and wildlife costs are a major downside to power from wind. Eagles, bats, and birds of all kinds are killed in the thousands by wind blades. Estimates place the number of birds killed by wind turbines at 30 million per year.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/08/17/why-stefan-the-stork-died-in-vain-wind-turbines/ RIP STEFAN THE STORK – ONE OF 30 MILLION BIRDS KILLED BY WIND FARMS EVERY YEAR, Breitbart, August 17, 2015]</ref>  

In Ontario [[Canada]], every turbine destroys 3 acres of land, roughly 21,000 acres of farmland.<ref>[http://www.windontario.ca/, Wind Ontario]</ref>

In Ontario [[Canada]], every turbine destroys 3 acres of land, roughly 21,000 acres of farmland.<ref>[http://www.windontario.ca/, Wind Ontario]</ref>

== Wind Turbine Syndrome ==

== Wind Turbine Syndrome ==

Many people living within 2&nbsp;km (1.25 miles) of these spinning giants get sick says a peer-reviewed study by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.<ref>[http://www.windturbinesyndrome.com/wind-turbine-syndrome/ Wind Turbine Syndrome]</ref> Low frequency noise and infrasound appear to be the chief disease-causing culprit according to Dr. Nina Pierpont. In [[Wisconsin]], a study showed noise emanating from the turbines was detectable inside homes within a 6.2-mile radius of the industrial wind plant and declared wind turbines a [[health]] hazard.<ref>[http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/20690 Wisconsin Wind Turbines Declared Health Hazard, Michigan Capitol Confidential, November 8, 2014]</ref>

Many people living within 2&nbsp;km (1.25 miles) of these spinning giants get sick says a peer-reviewed study by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.<ref>[http://www.windturbinesyndrome.com/wind-turbine-syndrome/ Wind Turbine Syndrome]</ref> Low frequency noise and infrasound appear to be the chief disease-causing culprit according to Dr. Nina Pierpont. In [[Wisconsin]], a study showed noise emanating from the turbines was detectable inside homes within a 6.2-mile radius of the industrial wind plant and declared wind turbines a [[health]] hazard.<ref>[http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/20690 Wisconsin Wind Turbines Declared Health Hazard, Michigan Capitol Confidential, November 8, 2014]</ref><ref>http://www.windturbinesyndrome.com/2012/wind-turbine-syndrome-a-twenty-minute-crash-course/?var=wts</ref>

== Government Subsidies and Crony Capitalists ==

== Government Subsidies and Crony Capitalists ==

*[[Alternative energy]]

*[[Alternative energy]]

*[[Global warming]]

*[[Global warming]]

== External links ==

== External links ==

*[http://dailycaller.com/2016/04/01/busted-wind-turbine-cost-new-jersey-498000-video/ Busted Wind Turbine Cost New Jersey $498,000]

*[http://dailycaller.com/2016/04/01/busted-wind-turbine-cost-new-jersey-498000-video/ Busted Wind Turbine Cost New Jersey $498,000]

*[http://www.triplepundit.com/2015/10/walmart-leaps-towards-100-renewable-energy-wind-deal/  Walmart wind deal]

*[http://www.triplepundit.com/2015/10/walmart-leaps-towards-100-renewable-energy-wind-deal/  Walmart wind deal]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NAAzBArYdw Video of wind turbine killing a large bird]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NAAzBArYdw Video of wind turbine killing a large bird]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkGXoE3RFZ8 Video of wind turbine on fire]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkGXoE3RFZ8 Video of wind turbine on fire]

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