Sentences with phrase «old turbines»
The phrase "old turbines" refers to older, outdated versions of machines that generate power using wind or water. These turbines are not as efficient or effective as the newer ones available today. Full definition
The end of subsidies for older turbines, however, threatens countless wind farms.
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Old turbines found a new lease on life as a pendant light that hints at a bit of modern and industrial farmhouse style.
It all starts with California, raptors and the thousands of old turbines that make up the Altamont Pass wind farm.
AWEA's Anderson says that while power generation won't be cut, the move will cost the industry millions of dollars, largely in additional wear and tear on windmills and in reprogramming older turbines.
It would be interesting - but probably impractical - to force developers to post a bond for decommissioning old turbines.
In 2011, the Michigan Wind Working Group Technical and Health Committee recommended lowering the state's old turbine noise limits from 55dBa to 40dBa.
But that may be about to change, as old turbines are replaced with more advanced models, and a handful of other wind energy projects attempt to make their way through a cumbersome bureaucratic process.
Does anyone know what the actual lifetime / maintenance data is in Denmark, which has some of the oldest turbines?
How can anyone realistically believe that old turbines would not also be recycled for their scrap value?
Older turbines will need to be replaced more quickly than the industry estimates while many more will need to be built onshore if the Government is to meet renewable energy targets by 2020.
Who would have known that an old turbine from roof vents has so much potential?