We’re reaching new heights on our new 66-megawatt wind farm, where the tips of the turbine blades are nearly 500 ft. above the ground. See how the latest wind technology will bring clean power to about 47,000 households.
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Very cool! I got to climb a wind turbine once – it was awesome!
Thanks. Very interesting video. Pretty cool how magnets are used to secure the internal steps.
Really kool to see the wind turbine and how it operates. Great that we’re finally making use of wind energy and feeding it back into the electric grid.
The U.S. is so far behind in their renewable energy in comparison to many countries with the same technology. It is good to see some improvement and enhancements to complete renewable energy for the Midwest.
WOW, great job look forward to many more.
I am pleased that Dane County is putting such emphasis on clean power. The fact that the technology keeps improving allowing for advances like this wind farm in Saratoga shows the future of clean energy
Very interesting. I have seen many wind turbins while driving. Great alternative
to coal, etc. Thank you.
Very impressive that this wind farm can provide power for 47,000 homes! I am always amazed at the structure of wind farms when I see them as I travel. They look more peaceful than giant smoke stacks and coal mines!
Keep up the good work MGE!
I agree, it is pretty cool. It is astonishing the amount of energy those wind turbines will produce. Those magnets holding the ladder is also interesting to know about. Innovations are happening everyday and it is great to see how far we have come and the feeling of where we are going for the future. Keep it coming.
Well this is just delightful. Very catchy title “tower of power”. I recently moved out to the country after 45 years on the East Side of Madison. Whenever I return home from Madison on Hwy 12, I pass several wind turbines. From the moment I saw them, about six months ago, I was awe struck by their beauty and majestic nature. Now I refer to them as “my friends”. I know it seems crazy, but I wave to them every time I pass them by and it always puts a smile on my face
Great work! Lynette Margulies
Great story — well told. Love the push for renewable energy!
We love how wind technology is bringing a greener environment to our electricity use. Great job MGE! We are so glad to be part of this project.
Please continue to expand this as intensely as possible. Thanks for allowing me to choose “wind only” power for at least the last 15 years. Everybody! Get on board!!
Impressive!
Thank you for this inside tour of a wind turbine. I see these all over when I drive around and have always been curious about how they work.
I just got back from a vacation in California and saw the largest wind farm ever outside of Palm Springs. Some of the turbines there were quite small, perhaps these were the older ones?
So glad to see that my power company is investing in the future!
Nice design – so cool!!
I’m so glad to see MG&E’s part in our future energy needs!
Thanks for the video!
I think it is kinda cool too. Appreciated seeing inside the turbine and learning about all the parts including the magnet ladders
Wow! Clean power by 2030 is an awesome goal. I’m curious how long does it take to pay for the windmill and if our cost of energy goes up due to this product power?
Thanks for the short video – I enjoy learning a little more about how power is “made.” Keep developing clean power sources!
Thanks for the inside view.
Who knew magnets are used to hold the ladders in. That sounds like a money and time saver too.
Keep up the renewables!
Mary Mussey
I’m sending this to some friends in Chicago who would LOVE to be able to select wind power as their main electrical service but don’t have that option.
Kudos to MG&E for its commitment to wind power! It was interesting to see the innards of these wind turbines.
Rita Cairns
I’m curious to know more about the larger diameter blade design. Why does it generate more power than previous design?
keep it up
310 feet, I think I can see my house from here!
Pretty cool. Reminds me of the wind farm near Darlington in Lafayette County.
V e r y … interesting!!!
We often see the turbines parts traveling down the interstate. In 2030 it will be interesting to see the number of wind farms spread across the fields. Its a good answer to the ever increasing demand for electricity.
Nice video
As a former engineering student I am fascinated by the technology.
A great use of available clean resources for generating energy similar to the old windmills driving water pumps on farms back in the day; only a lot larger and more technologically advanced.
MG&E is a progressive company. I am thankful we have this company in our city. I would personally like to see additional additional companies in the Madison area use one or both wind power and solar power before 2030.
neat!
Cool video – neat to see how this stuff works, and the new design. I love that MG&E is doing this. Plus, what an awesome view from the top!
I am very excited to learn about MG&E’s commitment to sustainable energy!
cool. thanks for the inside look. wonder how many turbines are needed to power 47,000 homes?
I am glad to see solar and wind projects coming to life. PLEASE, put all possible resources into this- plus a little more.