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Smaller scale turbines specifically for tropical areas or with high storm likelihood can feature tilt-down towers so the turbine can be lowered as a storm approaches.
In fact, Vergnet in France does just that, for such markets.
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin
In 2009, 55 turbines with 136.2 MW replaced the majority of the 76 decommissioned turbines with 36.7 MW. Indeed a jump from 18 (23.94 MW) last year, but in 2007, it was 45 (103 MW). *Lunatic*, n. One whose delusions are out of fashion.
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