The Rise Of Wind Power In The U.S.

In the past decade, wind power capacity has tripled, and it’s projected to double in the decades to come. Wind is now America’s top renewable source of electricity generation, and the domestic offshore industry is finally taking off, as major manufacturers debut ever larger and more powerful turbines. While the industry faces some challenges with permitting, public opposition from various interest groups, and the obvious intermittency issues, there’s no doubt that wind is poised to play a major role in the energy transition. The question is just how fast it will grow.

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The Rise Of Wind Power In The U.S.

[DyslexicMitochondria]

I once asked a windmill "what kind of music do you like". It said "Im a huge metal fan"

[ShashankData]

Is it just me or do I think wind turbines look kinda cool? I wouldn’t mind seeing one outside my house.

[karliebellatrixyoung]

Anywhere that is permitted for offshore oil exploration and extraction should also be by default permitted for offshore wind.

[PolicyThwonk]

With the rise in renewable generation, I'm also looking forward to the rise in storage and grid improvements, which is really needed for them to achieve their true potential.

[gussince]

I live in Rhode Island and its pretty cool to see blades from TPI Composites roll down the highway

[eaaeeeea]

I saw a wind farm with huge turbines in a desolate area along a train track I travelled on. I found the huge turbines quite beautiful and mesmerizing. I love to see more of them built!

[FinancialShinanigan]

Holy crap, didn't realize how long the blades were!

[Coolbreeze]

I love seeing these huge windmill farms when driving across the country. Idk why people would think they’re ugly

[alexcadream]

I just love how cool wind turbines look tho

[enesimajebi]

Nobody:
Americans: It's bigger than a football field!

[cdcurry]

I can understand why some would not want the wind turbines near their homes due to noise but they also wouldn't want to live near a coal fired power plant so it is probably best to try and place the turbines in an area that isn't so close to peoples homes just like a power plant. Also I heard if the turbine blades are painted a certain way it reduces the amount of birds flying into them.

[makatron]

Yeah those turbines didn't have the cold weather package to heat up the inner parts, and now they're complaining after they went to the cheaper route.

[SlinkyFromHell.]

Here in Tulsa, OK our manufacturing is booming because they build the metal pole sections that hold up the turbine here and our highways are new and large enough to transport the poles around town. It's really a sight to see, they're HUGE.

[MillionaireMindsetClub]

Blaming the frozen wind turbines for the power outage is just not true. It was bad management for years.

[ellalex]

Imagine complaining that a wind turbine looks ugly.

[Peter-rpcm]

Wind turbine works fine here in cold Northern Europe, just remember to put a checkmark at the winter package when buying new tubines Texas!. :D

[blancavelasquez]

even in my state of missouri the utility company is planning on being 100% renewable by 2050

[MrGrombie]

12:00 God forbid the rich people have to see spin wheels off in the distance...

[SurvivalSystemsUSA]

We are excited to watch the wind industry grow and happy to provide safety training for wind industry workers!

[rare_wubbox]

When looking at what harm windpower might cause, you should balance that out with effects of current power production.. e.g some part of health issues, deaths, killing of entire species, increasing storms, flooding, droughts and sea level rise..
helps a lot to put things in perspective👍🇳🇴