Feb 17th
The process and components involved in producing the environmental friendly energy from the wind turbines are somewhat simple. The wind blows into the front of the blades, making them spin. The wind turbines use this power to spin the rotor, which in turn spins the shaft. The shaft is connected to a generator, which makes electricity.
While power levels vary due to changes in the wind, each turbine has the ability to produce 1.8 megawatts each, resulting in 7.2 megawatts total - enough electricity to power more than 1,500 homes. The wind farm output is connected to the city electrical grid, which distributes the power to help meet the city's electricity needs.
For visitors interested in seeing the wind turbines up close, a solar powered kiosk is available at the site offering information about the turbines. It provides photographs of construction phases and helps visitors to understand what the turbines are all about.