How Are Wind Turbine Blades Transported Up a Mountain?

How Are Wind Turbine Blades Transported Up a Mountain? At the production plant, the blades are loaded onto flatbed trucks equipped with two large lifting devices. These trucks transport the blades to their mountainous destination. Given that the blades measure 70 meters in length, they require careful maneuvering, especially if they are destined for installation at higher altitudes. Once at the foot of the mountain, a process involving three large tractor shovels begins. Positioned at the front, the tractor shovels lead the convoy, while the flatbed trucks follow behind. Each vehicle remains interconnected by a wire rope, ensuring traction uphill. It&crucial to maintain a controlled speed; if one of the trucks breaks down, the loss of traction could result in a downhill slide. Upon reaching the mountaintop, the three blades are assembled and subsequently lifted and installed. The entire process seems costly, but do you have any idea how much electricity a wind turbine generates in a day? Note: "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."