Wind Turbines

[Windy Road]

Has the idea of built a wind turbine electricity farm everbeen discussed. I only know it is really windy on Mt. Washington. Is there any reason this could not be done? t

[Bill O]

Nope, no reason it can't be done.

They are breaking ground this spring on a massive wind turbine project that will cover the White Mountains in wind turbines.

[zino13]

Nope, no reason it can't be done.

They are breaking ground this spring on a massive wind turbine project that will cover the White Mountains in wind turbines.

It may be feasible but I doubt it would cover the White Mountains as only a fraction of the state's ridges, about 5 to 7 percent, are suitable for wind generation. Required heights and access to power lines limit where turbines can go.

[ars]

How long would it take for the generated electricity to pay for the cost of the project ?

[Brad]

I think the key question is what would be needed to get it constructed and to prevent damage and icing. Every attempt on a small scale we have seen over the past few years did not last very long - a few days.