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How to keep them spinning through the winter. Mar 5th, 2021 Ice can be a wind turbine’s worst enemy. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty Winter is supposed to be the best season for wind power – the winds are stronger, and since air density increases as the temperature drops, more force is pushing on the blades. But winter also comes with a problem: freezing weather. Even light icing can produce enough surface roughness on wind turbine blades to reduce their aerodynamic efficiency, which reduces the ...

Wind turbines in cold areas typically include methods for removing and repelling ice, but those methods can waste energy. There's a better way.

TTU Wind Research experts chosen for industry-changing radar experiment The Department of Energy has granted John Schroeder, Brian Hirth and Jerry Guynes with $2.6 million for their work on the upcoming American Wake Experiment, or “AWAKEN.” (Source: KCBD Video) By Brittany Michaleson | January 28, 2021 at 8:38 PM CST - Updated January 28 at 8:38 PM LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The federal government is investing in Texas Tech Wind Research, awarding three of its experts. The Depar...