The simple Reality

[shtferbrains]

The Liberals, for some unknown reason, like the present Canada as one of the worlds worst "polluters"?

From the governments energy factbook:

"In 2022, Canada produced 639 terawatt hours of electricity.

• 70% of Canada's electricity comes from renewable sources and 82% from non-greenhouse gas (non-GHG) emitting sources such as solar, hydro, wind and nuclear power.
• Canada is the world's third largest producer of hydroelectricity. 62% of Canada's electricity comes from hydroelectric sources.
• In 2022, Canada was the world's second largest producer and second largest exporter of uranium. Nuclear power plants generate about 13% of Canada's electricity."

Interesting how they put solar first on the list but hydro and nuclear produce the bulk of it.
Co-Generation from waste and waste heat is also significant.

"82% from non-greenhouse gas (non-GHG) emitting sources"

[TSIPP]

Its a good thing we have a permanent solution for obsolete windmill blades...

Those blades would make a great windbreaker for cows.

[checking]

Blade lift and drag would likely result in your break taking flight!

Combining energy sources is a reasonable response in a northern environment that requires a reliable fuel. cc. is not against it. I'm not against it. Most, however, would have hackles up if compelled to one source by government. If you don't comply as a good little Canadian their way, then the bastard fines you until you do. Still mad as hell over paperless GST returns.

Having surplus power, I went over to the dark side with a straight EV purchase. It has it's place with the short trips I make, and is preconditioned always in a warm shop. Out of range, I'm taking the 2008 diesel. Learn from this, government, or your clients will rebel.

[AlbertaFarmer5]

Blade lift and drag would likely result in your break taking flight!

Speaking from experience, that is a real risk. Many years ago I made a bunch of steel frame wind breaks. I ran the skids perpendicular to the wood panels so that I could stack them up to carry them with the bale forks on the tractors.
On a few occasions I've had to gather them up from the nearest fence line where the wind took them. I once had to rescue a baby calf who was trapped underneath one that had moved a few feet.