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Why are wind turbines always white?

gljcleeve @gljcleeve (146) 1 Apr 13

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to why wind turbines are always a very bright and shiny white? Most people don't like wind turbines because they are a blot on the landscape and are highly visible for miles, usually in...

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Ever visit a Windfarm?

ShepherdSpy @ShepherdSpy (8544) • Omagh, Northern Ireland 20 Jan 12

I have yet to visit a site where a windfarm is located,but I think I'd like to see some of these windmills up close...Driving home on a 2 lane road passing through a village last night,I could see flashing amber lights on a van...

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What is the "Carbon Footprint" of a Wind Turbine?

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 28 Jul 09

Yesterday I was on the freeway in Ohio. Traffic was bottle-necked for miles due to 4 "wide load" semi and their escorts. That made me wonder something... If every wind turbine requires that many vehicles to transport. Combined...

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Electricity alternate solution??

Divamohanr @Divamohanr (7) • Germany 2 Oct 08

we all know electricity is most important, as essential, in our life. Do u think that electricity can be produced from the sea waves using turbines like wind mils???If you think yes, will sea mills become commercialized?

Wind turbine for home use

jakester519 @jakester519 (355) 14 Feb 08

Does anyone if it is feasible yet to use a small (500w) wind turbine for home use, I am interested in buying one as where we live is always windy and whilst I dont want to spend a fortune on a big turbine I feel a small one could...

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Has anyone here built a wind turbine to use at home?

Kovalchuck @Kovalchuck (14) • Australia 15 Oct 07

Hi there, I am doing a bit of research about building my own wind turbine for use around home. I have got some plans which I found on the net for 200Watt and 500Watt turbines. they are only small (about 20kg)and I was...