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I was honored to contribute to the recent Science Feedback article on whether wind turbines work in cold conditions. My role was to provide expertise on icing \u2014 one of the most critical challenges for wind energy in northern climates. Drawing on my years of research on atmospheric icing on wind turbines, aircraft, and UAVs, I explained how ice formation on turbine blades reduces aerodynamic efficiency and can lead to significant energy losses. I also highlighted the technologies currently used to mitigate these effects, including blade heating and de-icing systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By bringing in perspectives from both academia and industry, I aimed to clarify the scientific facts while addressing common misconceptions about renewable energy in cold environments. It is important to stress that wind turbines can and do operate effectively in winter, provided that icing risks are managed with the right engineering solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article: https:\/\/science.feedback.org\/do-wind-turbines-work-when-its-cold\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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