Capturing The Wind

A couple of months ago when I was in Lubbock, I stopped by the American Wind Power Center & Museum. It's not hard to find...just look for the one big 3-blade wind generator on the east side of town. I've always had both an appreciation and fascination for these devices which made settling the arid plains entirely possible. Stormchasers traversing the plains are intimately familiar with them as landscape icons of tornado alley. In any event, if you find yourself in Lubbock, stop by for a visit. They have working models outside and an outstanding exhibit inside. In fact, the large modern wind generator not only supplies the museum's entire electrical power, they are able to sell some back to the grid. It's a pretty cool place. A few pics: