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To: SamAdams76

Our infamous wind turbines in NW Indiana should be on turbo.


19 posted on 10/25/2010 5:24:06 PM PDT by nascarnation
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To: nascarnation
Our infamous wind turbines in NW Indiana should be on turbo.

They will shut themselves down if the winds are too high to prevent damage. They'll either freewheel or the blades will turn 90-degrees into the wind to minimize rotation. Depends on the design.

36 posted on 10/25/2010 5:42:20 PM PDT by meyer (Tax the productive to carry the freeloaders - What is it with democrats and slavery?)
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