Wind power in Wisconsin, while a growing source of renewable energy, can be susceptible to outages. These outages can be caused by a variety of factors, including severe weather events like ice storms, high winds exceeding turbine operational limits, and lightning strikes. Additionally, routine maintenance or unexpected mechanical failures can temporarily halt wind turbine operation. While wind energy contributes to a diversified energy portfolio, its intermittent nature and vulnerability to weather-related disruptions require careful integration with other energy sources to ensure grid reliability and minimize the impact of outages on consumers.
