International design standards actually require that wind turbines can work at temperatures down to -4° Fahrenheit. 1Wind turbines need to reach a certain wind speed to start generating electricity, which is the cut in wind speed. However, in order to achieve full power generation, the wind speed needs to reach or exceed the rated wind speed of the wind turbine (also known as rated wind speed or full power wind. Temperature derating affects the performance of wind turbines by reducing the temperatures of components such as the rotor, generator, and blade icing. However, their efficiency and operational. Using the latest climate and energy models, Mark Jacobson shows that wind energy production increases during the coldest spells and can help prevent cold weather–related blackouts.