pic provided by HipHapnin.com
If you live in Utah County, I’m sure you’ve seen the new wind turbines near the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon. What do you think about them? I was recently in Saratoga Springs (which I need to add to the categories before Saratogians get mad) and could point out the new “decorations” to my friends as a reference.
Questions:
- When are they going to start cranking?
- Who gets the power?
- If it’s not Spanish Fork, why the HE%# not?
- Who do I need to talk to in order to set up a tour?
What does the Utah County Reviews Community think?
Hi,
I don’t know any answers to your questions but I do have some info on the picture. It was taken by a radio control airplane from Plane Insane RC.com and you can see a couple more aerial pictures here http://www.planeinsanerc.com/PlaneInsane.php?PageID=69
Let me know if you get any information about setting up a tour. I would love to take me kids to see these monsters up close.
Thanks for your comment Ryan. We’d love to do a product review on your cool radio controlled airplanes. Contact Us!
I just found this comment about the wind turbines – thanks for your feedback UtahBill:
Not sure what I think of the whole thing, especially if it’s correct that the power goes to California. I’ve heard mixed reviews on this.
I had the chance to go to the Spanish Fork Kite Flying Spectacular yesterday at the Spanish Fork Reservoir.
I found out that yes, Spanish Fork does get some of the power behind the Spanish Fork wind turbines. Hurray! This was a relief from some of the rumors I’d heard.
75% of Spanish Forks power can be covered by the wind turbines. I guess the question still remains: WILL our power be covered by those wind turbines or not? and WILL it help save us all money on power?
Let me know what you all find out. Thanks!
I am always in awe at the site of the windmills at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon.
I have a question in regards to how many houses one of those turbines powers….approx. My loved one has stated numerous times that one that size only produces enough power for approx.five house. I find that difficult to believe. I think it’s a much bigger number. Could you educate me a little more on this so I can end the debate? Please email me the info also so that I might possibly forward it on.
I am a former Utah resident now re-located to North Carolina. I visited your wind farm with a group of Utah legislators some years ago. I’d like to hold you up in print as a model for good management making wind power financially feasible. What is the most compelling measure of your effective management of wind power as a natural resource? Perhaps initial stock offering versus current per share value would tell the story, but you know the story better than I . Please help arm me to make your point.
With gratitude in anticipation of your help, Zell A. McGee, M.D., Chapel Hill, N.C.