How does Third Planet Windpower choose locations for wind turbine projects?
Selecting the right place to develop and construct a modern wind farm depends on several factors. The proposed project area must be windy, of course, and windy relative to surrounding areas. Third Planet Windpower prefers compatible underlying land uses, such as ranching, farming or similar uses, with larger parcels. Finding the right point of access to the electric grid is also important, as are the topography, vegetation, road access, utilities, and zoning applicable to the proposed project area. Perhaps the most important factor is the prevailing attitude of the local landowners and the surrounding community. Wind farming works on a larger scale only if most of the landowners and those in the surrounding community embrace the project. In the right area, a well-developed wind farm results in a strong community acceptance and positive identification with the project. Landowners with turbines receive attractive royalties and are proud of the additional harvest on their land, other land
