The End of the Rainbow

Rainbow at twilight behind wind turbine

Last Monday, even though it was raining, we decided to take a drive to find the new wind farm that was completed this summer in northeast Wisconsin. The wind farm was designed to generate 145 megawatts (MW) of electricity from 88 Vestas wind turbines, which means it’s capable of powering about 36,000 homes. In practical terms, that means that this wind field alone generates enough power to provide the electricity for two out of every hundred residences in Wisconsin.

Sounds like a winner to me.

Right as we approached, the sun came out from a break in the clouds behind us, creating a spectacular rainbow arching over the wind turbines.

Awesome.

categories Here's an idea..., Politics and Culture, Village Life | JAS | datetime September 16, 2008 9:33 pm

  • By Ed Blume, September 17, 2008 @ 7:53 am

    Looks like the toast landed butter side up for this photo.

    You might submit it to the American Wind Energy Association (www.awea.org) as a possible photo for the association’s calendar.

    I’ll show it to staff at Focus on Energy for possible use in its calendar.

    Very nice!

    Ed Blume
    RENEW Wisconsin
    http://www.renewwisconsin.org

  • By Kris, in New England, September 17, 2008 @ 8:23 am

    That doesn’t even look real! The lighting is just fantastic.

  • By JAS, September 17, 2008 @ 10:10 am

    Thanks, Ed!

    Kris, I couldn’t believe the shot turned out when I unloaded the camera… we only had a few seconds to take it before the rainbow disappeared as the sun was setting at the end of the “golden hour.” I just wish everyone could have been there to see it in person – just spectacular!

  • By Balancing Act, September 17, 2008 @ 4:51 pm

    Your photo’s ALWAYS take my breath away.

  • By JAS, September 17, 2008 @ 6:14 pm

    *skuffing of toe on ground and blushing*

    Thanks, Sarah – I really appreciate it!

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