Windmills along the lake

Slickcraft · 09-29-2009, 01:38 PM

My opinion: Wind turbines are both good for the environment and interesting to look at. We have a direct view of Belknap Point from Welch Island and would be happy to have a wind turbine improve the view (relative to the motel, condos, Gunstock acres and such).

Last year we visited the large wind farm on Tug Hill in upper NY state. Watching the 195 large turbines slowly turn in synchronism and realizing that a light breeze was pumping power into the grid was satisfying. In no way way was the view objectionable. We were able to walk to about 300' from one of the 260' tall machines with a 270' rotor diameter. You could hear only a faint whish as each blade passed by.

I can't see how the small unit proposed here could be an issue for anyone.

As for being cost effective and payback time, that is for the property owner to decide.

09-29-2009, 01:38 PM	#7
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,388 Thanks: 1,260 Thanked 2,148 Times in 983 Posts	Yes, go for it My opinion: Wind turbines are both good for the environment and interesting to look at. We have a direct view of Belknap Point from Welch Island and would be happy to have a wind turbine improve the view (relative to the motel, condos, Gunstock acres and such). Last year we visited the large wind farm on Tug Hill in upper NY state. Watching the 195 large turbines slowly turn in synchronism and realizing that a light breeze was pumping power into the grid was satisfying. In no way way was the view objectionable. We were able to walk to about 300' from one of the 260' tall machines with a 270' rotor diameter. You could hear only a faint whish as each blade passed by. I can't see how the small unit proposed here could be an issue for anyone. As for being cost effective and payback time, that is for the property owner to decide.