New type of electricity pylon to spoil the view

[fernman]

It is announced today that future electricity pylons are going to be T shaped, see here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-32225276
They're being made by a Danish company, not UK of course. I have a feeling I've already seen ones like this in European countries.
In a typical piece of BBC news, the reporter has done no more than repeat all the hype that was handed out.
The only comment on the effect on the environment is as follows:
"The claim is that these pylons will be less obtrusive not just because of their shorter stature, but because the design allows them to "follow the contours of the land."
How's that for a fine piece of BS? To me they look almost as unsightly as what they will replace. Wonder if they would blend in more if they made them a duller colour?

[Welsh Rambler]

They look as if they are designed to blend in with all the wind turbines 


Regards Keith

[swanseamale47]

They look as if they are designed to blend in with all the wind turbines 


Regards Keith

Another blot on the landscape then....   

[alewife]

Well you can just pay more for your electricity and have them bury the cables, or maybe you'd like to do without it altogether. Discuss.

[ant89]

prefer the big massive types to these new ones- but I suppose if these use less metal then it potentially saves money.

[swanseamale47]

Well you can just pay more for your electricity and have them bury the cables, or maybe you'd like to do without it altogether. Discuss.

Works for me