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   From: zed@is.dead   
      
   On Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:14:56 -0000 (UTC)   
   Webbster  wrote:   
      
   > a425couple  wrote in   
   > news:o2JlR.364362$VkX3.308936@fx16.iad:    
   >    
   > > from Facebook   
   > >    
   > > Representative Reagan Paul   
   > >    
   > > Sotredopsn30m7lfilh42fh602f2gt53   
   > >   ·   
   > > ⚡️After billions of dollars spent, right now at   
   > > 9:25 am on February 19th, 2026:   
   > > ALL of the wind turbines in ALL of New England are contributing   
   > > only 1.7% of the power to our grid.   
   > > Or in other words — only 240MW of the current system demand of   
   > > 13,580 MW.    
   > >    
   > > Refuse: 2.4%   
   > > Wood: 2.0%   
   > > Solar: 3.6%   
   > > Landfill gas: 0.2%   
   > > Net Imports: 19%   
   > > Hydro: 3%   
   > > Once again, it is natural gas at 42% and nuclear at 25% keeping our    
   > > lights on.   
   > > Source: ISO-NE Website   
   > >      
   >    
   > Wind turbines are providing 200% of Scotland's home power needs   
   >    
      
   That must be the _only place_ they function effectively then.   
      
   No...wait...nope...   
      
   AI Overview   
   Wind turbine failures in Scotland, including structural collapses and blade   
   failures, occur due to extreme weather conditions, technical faults, or   
   installation errors. Recent incidents have seen blades crashing to the ground   
   in Perthshire and major    
   outages caused by severe storms, such as those in the Highlands.    
   BBC   
      
   Key Incidents and Causes of Failure:   
   Structural Failures: A 100-meter turbine collapsed in 2015 during light winds   
   due to a unique fault in the blade control system.   
   Safety Incidents: Parts of turbines have detached during stormy weather,   
   creating safety hazards near public roads.   
   Blade Failures: Offshore, such as at the Dogger Bank wind farm, installation   
   errors have led to blade failures, requiring project shutdowns.   
   Weather-Related Damage: Extreme winds have caused, in some cases, power lines   
   to fall, with 75-83mph gusts in 2025 causing widespread disruptions.   
   Grid Congestion Issues: In 2024, the Seagreen wind farm was paid significant   
   sums for not generating power because the infrastructure could not handle the   
   output, or due to low demand, representing a different type of "power failure"   
   in efficiency.   
   Safety Concerns: Incidents, such as in Perth, have prompted calls for   
   inquiries into the safety and security of wind farm sites.    
   The Guardian   
      
   While some incidents are due to extreme weather, others have   
   highlighted potential weaknesses in technology or installation, leading   
   to calls for better safety protocols, particularly in remote areas of   
   Scotland.    
      
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