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 Knnn
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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

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Posted : 26/05/2008 7:59 pm
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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

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Posted : 26/05/2008 8:09 pm
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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

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Posted : 26/05/2008 10:30 pm
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Norway is testing this.

http://www.terradaily.com/2007/080522134425.xwr2078r.html
Barb

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Posted : 27/05/2008 1:38 pm
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Nice zoom on that camera Steve.
Great shots.

Barb

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Posted : 23/01/2010 10:39 pm
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Thanks Barb, that lens still works fairly well for being 20+ years old!
(Tamron AF 70-300mm non DI)

Steve

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