When the wind blows too hard

[D2Cat]

515K views · 7K reactions | Wind tower Aftermath- SW of Highmore SD 6/30/26. 130 mph + winds, a few laid over in different direction. At least 20-30 towers down, considerable damage to others. | Andy Wicks

Wind tower Aftermath- SW of Highmore SD 6/30/26. 130 mph + winds, a few laid over in different direction. At least 20-30 towers down, considerable damage to others.

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[armylifer]

They are going to have to park a lot of EV's until they get that mess cleaned up and functional again.

 

[Scm]

They are going to have to park a lot of EV's until they get that mess cleaned up and functional again.

They have "dirty" diesel generators for that

 

[GreensvilleJay]

don't they 'feather' the props when the winds too strong ?

 

[#40Fan]

don't they 'feather' the props when the winds too strong ?

I didn't read the article, but normally they'd shut them down when wind is up. You'd think the centrifcal force when spinning would help keep them upright.

 

[GeoHorn]

It looks to me as if the towers themselves were not up to the task, regardless of whether the blades were in operation or not.