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2023-07-18 11:05:08 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E2D77920A75B9184A17DA25F8FC44EA811804B03016B4DC82E9099774AC854BF
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The image is incorrect - Wind turbines recoup energy in ~6 months. A specific example - A Vestas turbine in high winds is energy-neutral within 4.8 months. They could over their lifespan return 50x more power back than consumed. Recyclable blades are being researched. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/06/07/fact-check-wind-turbines-quickly-recoup-energy-used-make-them/9542766002/ https://www.vestas.com/en/sustainability/environment/energy-payback https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/energy-explained/can-wind-turbine-blades-be-recycled
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