Q. What does a wind turbine look like?

A. A typical wind turbine is a horizontal axis machine with three blades. The generator(s) sit in the nacelle, located atop a tower that stands over 260 feet high. Each of the three blades can reach lengths up to 162 feet. The foundation of the tower is only about 16 feet in diameter.

Q. Will a wind turbine affect the way I use my property?

A. You can maintain all normal activities on your property once a wind farm is operating. Wind farms typically take up only about 3% of your land. You can farm or ranch right up to the turbine foundation. Some landowners have earned more from the wind turbines on 3% of their land than they have from farming or ranching the other 97%.

Q. Wind doesn’t blow all the time. Can utilities use the power when it’s needed?

A. Wind energy is an intermittent resource, meaning power is only produced when there is enough wind. Many utilities have decades of experience integrating wind energy into their system and have seen few drawbacks. At wind energy penetration levels of up to around 30%, the integration of this intermittent resource is easily achieved.

Q. What impacts do wind turbines have on birds?

A. Wind turbine impacts on birds and wildlife are highly dependent on the location of the project. Avian and wildlife studies will be completed prior to the construction of any wind farm. In the vast majority of wind farms no impacts have been observed.

Q. What is it like to work with Infinity Wind Power?

A. The IWP team has the goal of developing a long term relationship with each landowner in every project we develop. As landowner advocates, we strive to provide you with the best information possible, prompt responsiveness, and expert advice. When working with IWP you’ll always get a straight and honest answer.