Have you ever seen a wind turbine farm? They’re pretty impressive. I saw my first during a drive from Palm Springs to Los Angeles on a business trip years ago. I think the area is where the Santa 
Ana winds prevail, although I’m not sure. I do know that when we rounded a curve on the freeway east of LA, we saw mile after mile of probably hundreds of tall turbines. Some were turning while others were stopped. I learned later that whether they rotate or not, depends upon the demand for electricity.
When I visited Glacier Ridge Metro Park west of Tartan Fields, I noticed a tiny turbine that is used to power the park’s lights. It was so small, it almost looked like a toy airplane.
When I was young, it was common for farms to have a windmill to pump well water. The windmill at an uncle’s farm made a rhythemic sound when the blades would go round ‘n’ round. It was rather soothing, much like the clatter-clatter of the wheels of the old trains rattling on the tracks. These new wind turbines don’t seem to offer that charm but maybe we’ll get used to them.
Read more about China’s investment in a Texas wind farm.
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