Vermont's Windmills Lighting The State Using Electric Power

The transcript describes the use of wind power in Vermont's Taconic mountains, focusing on the Smith Putnam wind turbine. It details the construction timeline, power generation capabilities, and the turbine's specifications. The turbine can generate enough electricity to power 2000 homes and is an experimental project that could revolutionize power generation. The transcript highlights the efficiency of the turbine in different wind conditions.

Where is the wind turbine located that is discussed in the video?

• Taconic mountains, Vermont

• Sierra Nevada, California

• Rocky mountains, Colorado

• Appalachian mountains, Virginia

How long did it take to prepare the wind turbine for service after being hoisted?

• Eight months

• Two months

• Four months

• Six months

What is the power output of the wind turbine?

• 1500 kilowatts

• 1000 kilowatts

• 750 kilowatts

• 500 kilowatts

How many homes can be powered by the wind turbine's output?

• 2500 homes

• 2000 homes

• 1000 homes

• 1500 homes

What wind speed is required for the turbine to achieve maximum efficiency?

• 10 miles per hour

• 20 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 40 miles per hour