Why Bigger Wind Turbines Aren’t Always Better | Ep. 79 [Frank Gagnon]

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In this episode of Industry Ignited , we challenge one of the biggest assumptions in renewable energy: that bigger is always better. Host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with Frank Gagnon of Wind-Do Energy about a new model for wind power, mid-scale turbines designed to work in networks, not just massive standalone farms. Frank shares how his industrial engineering mindset led him to rethink wind technology from the ground up, focusing on cost efficiency, manufacturability, and real-world deployment. The discussion covers everything from why large wind projects often face resistance to how smaller turbines can be integrated into farmland, remote communities, and distributed energy systems. With insights into scalability, grid stability, and future innovation, this episode reveals how a shift in design philosophy could make clean energy more practical, more accepted, and more widespread than ever before.

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