Wind turbines in Taylor County, Texas (AP file photo/LM Otero)
West Texas isn’t all drilling rigs, oil wells and pump jacks. The region is rapidly raising its profile as a global powerhouse for wind energy.
BP is the latest contributor to West Texas’ fast growing industry. The oil giant gave us a sneak peak at its 1,000th turbine and the 22,000-acre wind farm that it sits on. The company is holding a dedication ceremony today for the Sherbino 2 wind farm, which became fully operational in December.
The wind farm’s 60 turbines stand taller than a Boeing 747 on its tail. And the spinning rotors sweep an area as big as a football field.
Since we have known how to efficiently address wind power for centuries, it is alarming that we have those that ignore what we do know. I suppose some genius will build a high speed rail train route between San Francisco and Japan next.
So so cool! More jobs in Texas! Thanks BP!
It’s about time that they tried something that doesn’t blow up, spill, or burn…
Mother of God!
If BP figures out a way to cause an environmental disaster with the WIND then west Texas will end up with tornados!
Oscar
What an ignorant comment.
Oscar, are you sure you are not Steffy in disguise?
22,000 acres to generate enough power for 35,000 homes. Really? 625 acres per home! Sorry greenees…. the world ain’t big enough.