Harkleroad wind turbine, Experimental wind turbine in Novato, California, United States
The Harkleroad wind turbine stands on the roof of a workshop building at 19 Harkle Road, generating electricity for the structure below.
Sam Harkleroad constructed this renewable energy structure in 1960 as part of his innovative building projects in Marin County, California.
The turbine represents early adoption of sustainable energy technology in Northern California, visible to thousands of travelers on U.S. Route 101.
The rooftop turbine installation connects to the electrical system of a 1562-square-foot workshop containing three separate functional spaces.
The turbine forms part of a property featuring a rotating round house and a building with a hyperbolic paraboloid roof design.
GPS coordinates: 38.10086,-122.56246
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:26
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