Smoky Hills Wind Farm

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Sat May 24, 2008 10:38 am

This area is just down the road from me, tried to get a couple photos.

Some better ones here, http://www2.ljworld.com/photos/gallerie ... wind_farm/

Steve

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Mon May 26, 2008 4:59 pm

Is it a government installation? or a private landowner with big bucks?
Any follow-up story on how much electricity is produced?

Sheesh! With your tornado frequency...

they might really light up the grid

Barb

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Mon May 26, 2008 5:09 pm

Hi Barb,
This is one of many installations going in, These are mostly private corporations.

Here is some more info and specs, http://www.kansasenergy.org/wind_projects.htm

As far as recent weather........ on the bright side, I had all my trees trimmed for free this year

Steve

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Mon May 26, 2008 7:30 pm

Well I sure hope everyday folks get to benefit from increased electrical production with lower rates.
Doubt it though if it's private...

Maybe with enough "pruning", those trees won't fall where they shouldn't!

Barb

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Tue May 27, 2008 10:38 am

Norway is testing this.

http://www.terradaily.com/2007/08052213 ... 2078r.html
Barb

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:46 pm

Some updated photos,

Steve

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:39 pm

Nice zoom on that camera Steve.
Great shots.

Barb

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:14 am

Thanks Barb, that lens still works fairly well for being 20+ years old!
(Tamron AF 70-300mm non DI)

Steve

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