KEY TERMS wind power, arctic conditions, Estonia KEY PERSONS Esa Peltola, Eero Ülavere KEY MESSAGE Arctic conditions pose a challenge on wind energy production. VTT CONTACT esa.peltola@vtt.fi MORE INFORMATION www.vtt.fi
Northern winters challenge
wind power
Ice build-up on the rotors reduces the amount of electricity generated by a wind turbine. Fortunately, this can be prevented automatically. Text Marjo Kosonen Photos WinWinD
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