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Unfortunately, the makers promised a too high production of
10 000 to 12 000 kWh/year. It was twice as much as this windmill
could do, no matter how you bent the laws of physics. Things became
worse when, in an attempt to placate unrest, the manufacturers
sought assistance from Risø, with a view to increase the energy
production.
The method used was to enlarge the diameter of the rotor; but
the tower simply could not carry that extra load. It broke down in
windy weather, which led to a bitter realisation for the person
presented pictures of the ...