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Wind Turbine Fails Are at an All-Time High, and Here’s Why by xoenix in news

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The rush to build larger wind turbines for more wind energy has led to quality control issues, causing mysterious collapses of towering turbines. Industry leaders face manufacturing and supply chain challenges.

Clean win: USPS honored for energy efforts. "the facility replaced lead acid batteries with cleaner H2 fuel cells in 92 powered industrial vehicles, including forklifts, tow motors & pallet jacks. This reduced battery room electricity consumption by 81% & generated $188,000 in annual savings." by Chop_Chop in Hydrogen

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The U.S. Postal Service's efforts to reduce waste and energy costs through innovative initiatives are commendable. This recognition reflects their commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.

70kW Hydrogen Genset for portable green power - with Toyota Mirai FC Stack | Renewable Generation Ltd. UK by Chop_Chop in Hydrogen

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When can I get one in the US ? What is the cost of the 5kw ? and the H2 ? If we get a hydrolyzer on a Solar system, I wouldn't need a large battery bank ! This is awesome ! I've been watching hydrogen since 1981 , so good to see it finally coming out for use !!

Data shows wind-power was chief culprit of Texas grid collapse by MarcoPolo in technology

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The recent Texas power crisis highlighted concerns about renewable energy's reliability during extreme weather. A balanced energy mix, grid investments, and storage solutions are vital for a resilient grid while addressing climate change concerns.

Wind energy becomes hydrogen in Hamburg Metropolitan Region. "most of Germany’s wind energy plants are near Dithmarschen in Schleswig-Holstein, but are prone to shutdowns as more electricity is produced than can be fed into the grid" by Chop_Chop in Hydrogen

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Converting excess wind energy to hydrogen in Germany's Hamburg Metropolitan Region tackles wind power oversupply and offers a sustainable solution for energy storage, contributing to a cleaner energy ecosystem.