Wind Turbines, what cost?
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August 13, 2026 6:50 AM PDT
Love them or hate them there is no denying they are amazing structures. The seem to turn slowly and gracefully yet the outside edge of the blades can be travelling at over 150mph.
This short video shows the technology involved which makes me wonder, how much do they cost and how can they possibly be profitable for the purchaser.
Maybe they said the same about the old fashioned windmills. Did US ever have those types of windmills? Some of UK's windmills are older than the US is as a Country.
https://youtu.be/omMCobLZKhg?si=DQKanLujqsmbrbXY
Geffers
August 26, 2026 12:55 PM PDTI had no idea wind generators were so complicated from the blade's function to the motor and generator to accelerate speed.
I'm not sure if the US had those old wooden windmills, but it seems we would have had them.
I'm not a fan of windmills when they occupy beautiful scenery and take away ocean views. I'm particularly not a fan for the harm they may cause marine life when they are sitting on the ocean floor along coastlines. Of course, harming birds is sad too.
The however part, is they that they do serve a purpose to offer an alternative power source for many.
September 12, 2026 1:51 AM PDTShare your view on the wind turbines, they have a place but do ruin the countryside. Talking of ruining the countryside, electric trains also ruin the landscape. Not sure if it such a thing in US but in Europe most trains have overhead wires, of course these have to be held aloft by metal gantrys which of course blight the countryside. The old steam trains, and even diesels, once the building of the track was finished the view was almost back to normal.
September 12, 2026 10:30 AM PDTGood point on electric trains. In Texas, it's open country outside of every city and mostly flat terrain. Texas has both regular trains and and one electric train (Dallas Area Rapid Transit). I think DART is just local now and doesn't serve Waco and other cities as before, if I understand this information right. I had to look it up to see if we had any electric trains so here's the answer from AI:
Yes, Texas has electric trains, notably the Texas Electric Railway, which operated from 1908 until 1948, providing interurban service between cities like Dallas and Waco. Today, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail system utilizes some of the former Texas Electric Railway's right-of-way.
Wikipediawacohistory.org
Electric Train History in Texas
Yes, Texas has a history of electric trains, most notably through the Texas Electric Railway. This interurban railway operated from 1908 until 1948, connecting major cities such as Dallas, Waco, Corsicana, and Denison.
Texas Electric Railway Overview
Attribute Details Operational Years 1908 - 1948 Key Cities Served Dallas, Waco, Corsicana, Denison Track Length Over 200 miles Type Interurban electric railway Current Electric Train Services
Today, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail system incorporates parts of the former Texas Electric Railway's right-of-way, continuing the legacy of electric rail transport in the region. This modern system provides efficient public transit options within the Dallas area.
This post was edited by Web Diva at September 12, 2026 10:34 AM PDT