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How long does it take for a turbine to pay back the carbon used to manufacture it?

April 26, 2017carbon manufacture turbine Used

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How long does it take for a turbine to pay back the carbon used to manufacture it?

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The average wind farm in the UK will pay back the carbon dioxide generated in its manufacture, delivery, and construction within six to nine months. Wind farms generally have a useful life of 25 year, so for over 24 years, a wind farm is essentially carbon neutral.