14438750 submission Submission + - Wind power surges disrupting grid (oregonlive.com) 1 Submitted by cpm99352 on Monday July 19, 2010 @03:11PM cpm99352 writes: The Oregonian reports gusts of wind cause synchronized power surges, more than the transmission lines can handle. Windmill farms are order to fan the blades, despite tremendous demand for "green" power from California.