#windfarming

[hymnofhues]

Winds of Future: I was amazed to find this windfarm with hundreds of windmills so close to the tip of India, in Tamil Nadu. If we could invest in these along the great shoreline of India, we can significantly reduce and hopefully eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels and oil imports 🤞 ~A.J. . #koodankulam #windfarming #windmill #windmillphotography #windfarms #hymnofhues .#shotonsamsungs10 . #shotonsamsung #natgeotravel #mobilephotography #natgeotravelpic #tamilnaduphotography #natgeotravelindia #photographers_of_india #landscapephotographymagazine #indianshutterbugs #travelphotography #_coi #picxy #incredibleindia #india_pixelz #indianphotowaale #landscapephotography #natgeotravellerindia #_m_o_i #natgeotraveller #_soi #landscaping #landscapesofindia #natgeoyourshot (at Koondankulam) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCLpblnJffp/?igshid=556vrtnjat9m

[rickrobb58]

#windfarming #tehachapi #America #adventureswithpeoplewhoareterrifiedbyadventure (at Tehachapi Pass Wind Farm)

[manez134]

#Tsitsikama #PortElizabeth #sunrise #easternCape #windfarming #southafrica

[ashleymcky]

Blue Creek Wind Farm, Van Wert, Ohio

The third stop on #ourwindyroadtrip with AWEA took us to a stormy Blue Creek Wind Farm in Van Wert Ohio. On our tour of the 152-turbine farm, one employee told us that he got a degree from Wind School to become a mechanic. I was totally unaware of the education offered in this industry. From what we hear, more states are moving toward this form of renewable energy to power their communities. It’s great to see the contribution to the job industry with the introduction of these facilities!

[ashleymcky]

Patton Wind Farm, Cambria County, PA

The second stop on #ourwindyroadtrip with AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) is Patton Wind Farm, operating 15 30MW Gamesa turbines since 2012. Many of the parts that construct these turbines are manufactured in Pennsylvania itself. Each turbine is tracked through a central management system recording detailed information such as wind speed, weather conditions, and potential technical issues.

What’s really impressive is that each year, Patton Wind Farm’s renewable energy offsets approximately 50,000 tons of CO2 all while generating enough energy to power 7,000 households.

In addition to the environmental benefits, what many don’t realize is that the local townships receive significant financial benefits from facilities like Patton. Over the life of the project, they’ve given back over $2 million to the state, local townships, and school districts. Another $2.3 million in local goods and services for operation and maintenance.

Patton is sure to have a great future with it’s well trained, dedicated and safety-oriented staff, as well as contributions to the local community, and environmental improvements.

[ashleymcky]

Stoney Creek Wind Farm, Pennsylvania

Stoney Creek marks the first stop on #ourwindyroadtrip! @bradromano and I, two photographers from Boston, set out on our seven-week cross-country trip in hopes of raising awareness of the benefits of renewable energy. Specifically documenting wind farming, we’ve partnered with the American Wind Energy Association to plan visits at multiple farms across the United States.

Not only do wind farms generate renewable energy, but they produce jobs and raise money for the participating communities. We’ve even heard that wind farm income has provided things such as educational technology for local school systems.

Standing under the turbines, you can feel the power these gigantic structures produce, and hear about their affect on the surrounding communities from their dedicated staff.

I look forward to sharing some stories and photos along the way!

[themcginny]