Buffeted by chilly breezes: Trio of Issues Derail Progress in Wind Energy Sector

Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis 24/7, explains why major energy companies like Shell and BP are exiting the wind energy business. The challenges include frequent turbine breakdowns, unstable offshore leases and difficulties in transmitting energy through an aging U.S. energy grid. These issues have significantly delayed the progress of wind energy, raising doubts about its immediate viability.