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		kortilla on Oct 26, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rooftop wind energy innovation claims 50% more ene... Barely. Once the sun goes down the wind usually stops.

hn_throwaway_99 on Oct 26, 2022 | [–]

That is most definitely untrue for the vast majority of Texas wind farms - I've been following those Ercot graphs ever since Winter Storm Uri.

happyopossum on Oct 26, 2022 | [–]

That's completely dependent on location and geography. Where I am, it regularly blows all night, only to taper off in the morning...

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