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In Oregon, Wind Power Surges Disrupting Grid

Posted by timothy on from the need-more-flywheels dept.

cpm99352 writes "The Oregonian reports gusts of wind cause synchronized power surges, more than the transmission lines can handle. Windmill farms are ordered to fan their blades, despite tremendous demand for 'green' power from California."

2 of 506 comments (clear)

  1. Random Early Detection by drmofe · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Hey, if it avoids synchronous bandwidth surges for TCP/IP, it's worth a try for power transmission.

  2. Re:yes, that is the tragedy of the dutch by Joce640k · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I know a dyke but she won't let me stick my fingers in.

    (Ba-dum, ching!)

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