[widgeon13]

I happened to be driving through an area of upstate NY (Lowville) populated by many large windmills that I assume are supposed to be generating power, most of them were not moving. (Plenty of wind at the time) Why would someone put up these costly towers if they are not going to be running 24/7. Can't the power generated be sold back to the grid. Who owns these things and how are they managed.

I haven't a clue but would be interested in some education on how this all works.