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Can turbines operate in a hurricane or noreaster?

April 26, 2017Hurricane nor'easter operate turbines

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Can turbines operate in a hurricane or noreaster?

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Modern wind turbines are engineered to withstand the stress of extremely high winds and will remain standing, even in a hurricane-force storm. In the most extreme winds, sophisticated microprocessors automatically stop the turbine and position the blades so that they can safely ride out the storm. Once the strongest winds have passed, the wind park resumes operation.