In order to keep the planet from, well, doing that thing I'm not going to write about any more, we in the U.S. have put up a lot of wind turbines. Many of these have been taxpayer subsidized in some way.
But ABC news is reporting the following:
Wind turbines placed in cities across Minnesota to generate power aren't working because of the cold temperatures.
The Minnesota Municipal Power Association bought 11 turbines for $300,000 each from a company in Palm Springs, Calif.
Special hydraulic fluid designed for colder temperatures was used in the turbines, but it's not working, so neither are the turbines.
There is a plan to heat the fluid, but officials must find a contractor to do the work.
The Minnesota Municipal Power Association bought 11 turbines for $300,000 each from a company in Palm Springs, Calif.
Special hydraulic fluid designed for colder temperatures was used in the turbines, but it's not working, so neither are the turbines.
There is a plan to heat the fluid, but officials must find a contractor to do the work.
But if they find a way to heat the fluid, doesn't that also heat the..... Awwww...never mind.
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