7.Man Standing on a Wind Turbine
Found in: Global Estimate. Cost to build a turbine: $2–$4 million
The tiny man you can hardly see standing atop a wind turbine is the target of this red arrow. This striking picture serves as a stark reminder of our smallness in comparison to our own creations.
Man Standing on a Wind Turbine r/woahdude/
To convert wind energy into power, wind turbines must be enormous, with an average turbine costing in the seven figures. One turbine takes two years to develop and install, and as you can imagine, a lot of mechanical help from large machinery is needed throughout the installation process.