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[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

Since the emissions in the lifecycle of a wind turbine are from the energy used, the time period lasted would also be when it breaks even on CO2 emissions.

As for destroying energy, that's just the efficiency, the other 60% is wasted as heat.