Energy Plant Digital Print: Just to Share  E-mail
Written by Hank Green   
Tuesday, 16 October 2007

Some things just need to be shared. This 3-D image from Aleksandar Rodic is just...pleasant. I asked him why he created it, and he said:

My intention was to show the beauty of clean energy and thereby oppose the argument of those who say that wind turbines are ruining the beauty of landscapes. Wind turbines are very elegant and beautifully products of human engineering which have positive impact on environment. Symbioses of nature and technology fitted perfectly in this story about clean energy.

Thanks, Aleksandar, for using a computer to create a digital image of a natural portrayal of a technological marvel. The image is available as a print from his website; also, a larger version is available for download (apparently for free.) The image won first prize at the AWEA conference in Pittsburgh.


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written by Project Light Bright , October 17, 2007
I also don't find wind farms to be a blight. However, I don't live anywhere near one and I'm also not exactly up to date on how they affect avian populations. (Something to research.)

Does anyone else remember a project to build a Wind Farm in Wyoming that would be shaped like a Buffalo if seen from above or from space?

Also, why are there no (or few) discussions on green architecture where wind turbines are planned right into new urban buildings. Power generated will help power the building and overage will return back to the grid. Also incorporate solar power in the form of panels, skylights and energy efficient heating/cooling systems. Chicago would power itself!
Fantastic Image!
written by Earth-Byte.com , October 23, 2007
That is an amazing graphic, and very well done indeed. I agree with his sentiment that wind turbines are beautiful pieces of architecture. I understand the argument about the avian population, but I think it comes down to a balance of necessity. Some may also look at it from the perspective of, what does the greater damage?
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Hank Green is the founder and chief geek at EcoGeek.org. Aside from being obsessed with saving the planet with technology, he loves to write and make videos. If you want to find out more about him, visit hankgreen.com

 
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