Wind Farms

Large clusters of modern wind turbines (i.e. wind farms) are capable of generating substantial amounts of electricity. The turbines used at a wind farm in Lempster, NH, are rated at two megawatts each, for a combined 24 megawatts of potential electricity output.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), New Hampshire has ideal conditions for wind farms in certain areas of the state. The best wind-power areas in New Hampshire are on the ridge crests located in the White Mountain region and certain areas in the western part of the state.

Click here to view a wind map of New Hampshire.

 Wind Advantages

• Wind is free and clean
• Time-tested technology
• Capable of larger-scale electricity production
• Offsets the use of fossil fuels

 Wind Limitations

• Only viable in areas with ideal wind conditions
• Not always available (e.g. calm days)
• Many of NH’s ideal wind farm locations are in scenic areas where development would be controversial