USA It leaves the entire world speechless with the substantial amount of money its citizens can earn thanks to windmills. A shocking fact that comes to light shortly after the controversial decision that Spain has taken with its wind turbines. Historically, the windmills They have been used for various purposes such as grinding grain and pumping water. However, time has shown that these revolutionary devices could do much more for the world than initially thought.
They have evolved and adapted to human needs. At the moment the windmills have been renamed wind turbines and use for the production of electricity through wind energy. The origin of the windmills lies in it Middle Eastback in the 9th century. They arrived quickly Europeespecially to The Netherlands j Spain. As we mentioned earlier, they were initially used to grind grains into flour, but also to pump water and drain flooded areas, especially in agricultural areas.
With the industrial revolution, many windmills Traditional machines were replaced or supplemented by more efficient machines and new energy sources such as coal and oil. However, with the growing interest in renewable energy sources windmills They reinvented themselves until they became what we know today: a leading technology recognized around the world.
The United States makes a shocking amount of money from its wind turbines
As recorded CNBC – Make itA 37 year old mother earns $73.00 in an “undervalued and overlooked” job, but in high demand. In USAit is possible to earn €100,000 without needing a degree. Jessica Jackson He always had the dream of working outside. Now he spends most of his time at a height of 90 meters, on top of wind turbines. Work like wind turbine service technician at Vestasa manufacturer of wind turbines, in County Bee, Texasand receives a salary of $73,000 per year.
To perform your work correctly, you need technical knowledge in hydraulics, electrical systems and mechanical repairs, as well as optimal resistance to transporting 15 kilos of equipment on narrow stairs in all types of weather conditions. Speaking to the aforementioned portal, he warned that climbing the turbine tower is “not as scary as you might expect.”
The tallest turbine of the wind farm he is working on is about 100 meters above the ground, and reaching the top takes him less than 10 minutes. “Once at the top you have the best view: you see birds, eagles and hawks flying. You see the planes go by. You see everything you can see. It’s beautiful,” the expert noted in the improved version of the windmills. Just as it has advantages, it also has some disadvantages. He United States Department of Labor warns that wind turbine technicians suffer from one of the highest rates of workplace injuries.
Windmills are revolutionizing the economic framework of the United States
However, it is also the job that is growing the most USAwith employment in the sector expected to double over the next ten years. “Working in this field is tough, but worth it,” he says. Although a bachelor’s degree is not required to become a wind turbine maintenance technician, some jobs do require the completion of a two-year technical program or an internship. Blattner energy j Vestas They provide on-the-job training to newly hired people.
Before I became a wind engineer, Jacksonmother of four children, was a housewife for ten years. He enrolled in an online university part-time while working as a wind technician and completed his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences at the University of Arizona in 2022. His long-term goal is to become a lead technician at Vestasa position that paid $100,000 per year.
He The average annual salary for a wind turbine service technician is $61,770. However, many reach $90,000 per yearaccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A more than tempting profession USA sticks out its chest It represents a true revolution for renewable wind energy (which we will tell you more about in this article).