Bahrain World Trade Center Activates Windmills

The Bahrain World Trade Center is going to look really cool when it's done. Two towers, 50 stories each, will house hotels, shopping, and dozens of businesses.

However, what makes it unique is the three integrated wind turbines revolving around the center of its construction. This is the first time anywhere in the world that large-scale turbines have been integrated in such a way.

The three massive turbines are 29 meters in diameter. That's 95 feet for those of us in the States. When turning they will generate 15% of the power that the building requires.

National Geographic was there to film the installation of the turbines and their inaugural test. It is spectacular footage. If you want to see them spinning, skip to about 5:10 in the video.