David McMillan
@david-wind-ops.bsky.social
Consultant engineer and academic. Bake cakes in the shape of west of Orkney wind farm.
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Bertrand Russel is how i aspire to respond to people
September 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Bertrand Russel is how i aspire to respond to people
A recent home Ed science club meet at Whitelee
September 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A recent home Ed science club meet at Whitelee
Travelling back from a great week in Copenhagen. Easily the best WindEurope event I’ve attended. Lots of cautious optimism, my favourite kind.
RenewableUK is thrilled to be hosting the UK Pavilion at WindEurope 2025 conference in Copenhagen! 🌍
Alongside our Country Partners Department for Business & Trade, Welsh Government, Invest Northern Ireland & delegation of sponsors 👏
Alongside our Country Partners Department for Business & Trade, Welsh Government, Invest Northern Ireland & delegation of sponsors 👏
April 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Travelling back from a great week in Copenhagen. Easily the best WindEurope event I’ve attended. Lots of cautious optimism, my favourite kind.
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(1/4) Strong leadership means taking risks and trying things - but when it doesn’t work, realising your mistake and correcting it. Quickly.
April 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
(1/4) Strong leadership means taking risks and trying things - but when it doesn’t work, realising your mistake and correcting it. Quickly.
Interesting to look at 2025 UK prices so far. Food for thought for those considering an AR7 bid this summer.
March 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Interesting to look at 2025 UK prices so far. Food for thought for those considering an AR7 bid this summer.
Hunger games hits hard in 2025
February 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Hunger games hits hard in 2025
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There’s been so much global discord and antagonism for so long that I found this picture genuinely touching.
February 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
There’s been so much global discord and antagonism for so long that I found this picture genuinely touching.
How I’m feeling about my Jabra headset right now.
February 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
How I’m feeling about my Jabra headset right now.
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Can’t decide if this was the best or worst time to be rereading Persepolis
February 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Can’t decide if this was the best or worst time to be rereading Persepolis
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⚡️ The historic moment of Estonia leaving the Russian-fed power grid.
On February 8, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia left Russia and Belarus energy system. By the end of the day today, they will have joined the European grid.
On February 8, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia left Russia and Belarus energy system. By the end of the day today, they will have joined the European grid.
February 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
⚡️ The historic moment of Estonia leaving the Russian-fed power grid.
On February 8, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia left Russia and Belarus energy system. By the end of the day today, they will have joined the European grid.
On February 8, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia left Russia and Belarus energy system. By the end of the day today, they will have joined the European grid.
Was there on Thursday. Special place.
February 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Was there on Thursday. Special place.
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❗️🇱🇻Latvia, 🇱🇹Lithuania and 🇪🇪Estonia are no longer dependent on the energy system of the 🇷🇺Russian Federation and 🇧🇾Belarus - the countries have officially disconnected from the Russian energy grid
Now the Baltic countries will be powered by the energy system of Western Europe,connecting through 🇵🇱Poland
Now the Baltic countries will be powered by the energy system of Western Europe,connecting through 🇵🇱Poland
February 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
❗️🇱🇻Latvia, 🇱🇹Lithuania and 🇪🇪Estonia are no longer dependent on the energy system of the 🇷🇺Russian Federation and 🇧🇾Belarus - the countries have officially disconnected from the Russian energy grid
Now the Baltic countries will be powered by the energy system of Western Europe,connecting through 🇵🇱Poland
Now the Baltic countries will be powered by the energy system of Western Europe,connecting through 🇵🇱Poland
Woodcraft folk is the greatest antidote to these troubling times.
February 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Woodcraft folk is the greatest antidote to these troubling times.
Do I have any Academic mutuals? Does your university change its timetable room locations in week 3 of the semester without telling you?
February 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Do I have any Academic mutuals? Does your university change its timetable room locations in week 3 of the semester without telling you?
It’s sort of insane to think that one of the early outcomes of this Trump presidency is that the entire world is rooting for him-& by extension the US-to fail in a trade war. I get that he enjoys the prospect of people/countries reacting to his actions.. but this seems like an epic miscalculation.
February 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It’s sort of insane to think that one of the early outcomes of this Trump presidency is that the entire world is rooting for him-& by extension the US-to fail in a trade war. I get that he enjoys the prospect of people/countries reacting to his actions.. but this seems like an epic miscalculation.
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BREAKING: Alicia Keys last night at the Grammys:
“DEI is not a threat, it's a gift."
“DEI is not a threat, it's a gift."
February 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
BREAKING: Alicia Keys last night at the Grammys:
“DEI is not a threat, it's a gift."
“DEI is not a threat, it's a gift."
Refresh of my curtailment and negative price lectures, naturally Robins superb visualisations and tools are a go-to. Thanks Rob for creating such a great resource.
Sometimes I just like looking at the pretty wind patterns
Explore my live renewables map for yourself here:
renewables-map.robinhawkes.com
Explore my live renewables map for yourself here:
renewables-map.robinhawkes.com
February 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Refresh of my curtailment and negative price lectures, naturally Robins superb visualisations and tools are a go-to. Thanks Rob for creating such a great resource.
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Big announcement in the Chancellor's speech for fans of offshore wind, green growth & nature
Govt are unlocking billions of investment in offshore wind, & paving the way for future projects, through the establishment of a Marine Recovery Fund
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
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Govt are unlocking billions of investment in offshore wind, & paving the way for future projects, through the establishment of a Marine Recovery Fund
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
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Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
questions-statements.parliament.uk
January 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Big announcement in the Chancellor's speech for fans of offshore wind, green growth & nature
Govt are unlocking billions of investment in offshore wind, & paving the way for future projects, through the establishment of a Marine Recovery Fund
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
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Govt are unlocking billions of investment in offshore wind, & paving the way for future projects, through the establishment of a Marine Recovery Fund
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
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This storm has tested my survival skills to the limit. Broken jack? No superglue? No problem.
January 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This storm has tested my survival skills to the limit. Broken jack? No superglue? No problem.
Yeah, I think I’m done with the bird app. At least for the moment.
January 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Yeah, I think I’m done with the bird app. At least for the moment.