Which wind turbines will power the future Scott Base?

Ross Island, Antarctica is set to receive three new state-of-the-art wind turbines that will power the future Scott Base with more than 90% renewable energy. Three EWT turbines (type DW54X-1MW) have been selected to replace the three existing turbines that supply renewable energy to Scott Base and the neighbouring American base, McMurdo Station.

How many EWT turbines are there at Scott Base?

Three EWT turbines (type DW54X-1MW) have been selected to replace the three existing turbines that supply renewable energy to Scott Base and the neighbouring American base, McMurdo Station. The new turbines are scheduled to sail south to Antarctica in the summer of 2023/24.

How much power will the new Scott Base generate?

“One of the new turbines will generate almost as much power as the three current ones combined and, together with a battery storage system, will provide more than 90% of the electrical demand of the new Scott Base per year”, she says.

Do you have a warranty claim on a base station power cord?

Six months ago we put in a Warranty Claim on a base station power cable that went bad. For a $1000 VR headset, you'd think that a simple, inexpensive warranty claim for a power cord would be the easiest customer service win on the planet. Decided to just order the power adapter and extension cable from Amazon. Thanks Valve. So I'm not the only one

How do I replace a polairty plug?

(VOLTCRAFT USPS 600) Set it up to the right voltage and put on the right plug that fits the base station 2.0 power socket. Make sure the polairty is correct on the plug, as they often can be adjusted by rotating the plug by 180 degrees. For me it works without issues and you can use it until your replacement arrives.