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Why do turbines need to be located along ridgelines, why can’t they be located at lower elevations?

April 26, 2017elevations located lower ridgelines turbines

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Why do turbines need to be located along ridgelines, why can’t they be located at lower elevations?

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Winds are stronger and more persistent at higher elevations, and the simple fact is that at lower elevations – even where mountains and other obstructions do not block the wind, the winds are not sufficient to generate economically viable power on a commercial scale.