Germany's pilot wind turbine reaches its full height of 365 metres
In short
- GICON's pilot turbine in Schipkau, eastern Germany, now stands 365 metres from base to blade tip.
- The height makes it Germany's second-tallest structure, after Berlin's TV tower.
- Official commissioning is set for November.
Why the Good News Desk likes this one
The turbine is a pilot, so its results are not yet known. Its height is the milestone reported today. The source says higher altitude brings stronger winds, which is the reason for building this tall.
From The Optimist Daily
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The world’s tallest wind turbine just reached full height in Germany. GICON‘s pilot turbine in Schipkau, eastern Germany, now stands 365 meters (1,197 feet) tall from base to blade tip, making it Germany’s second-tallest structure after Berlin’s TV tower. Official commissioning is set for November. Higher altitude, stronger winds […] The post World’s tallest wind turbine reaches 1,197 feet in Germany first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News .
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A big wind turbine in Germany has grown to its full height. It is as tall as a very tall building. Its makers will switch it on officially in November. What do you think wind can help us do?
