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 nostr:npub1a73wyr3s8ffagwsnlfd548d0nsaqcwdnn6550akehaxglw3kzc8qce7y6q nostr:npub14w37fjdpkezfacsz3q8r97yqs9e0cquntlfkamgdhewnpaud4x9qtu9vjx wind power is a disaster in the uk - it just isn’t a viable technology; breaks far too easily, doesn’t work with light winds or really strong winds, needs grid power to work. The damage caused by the wind turbines is quite major, and completely fucks the local wildlife. Solar actually performs better - and yes it does work when it’s cloudy. All year round. (Except when covered by snow lol). The biggest effect is the angle of the sun in the sky in winter due to earth tilt