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Renewable Energy At A Glance
Wisconsin's First Windpower Project
Town of Glenmore
Wisconsin Wind Project - Low Speed Wind Turbines
In February 1998, two wind turbines were built on a farm near Green Bay to determine the feasibility of generating electricity from the wind in Wisconsin.
Research data will be collected for five years.
Installation costs of the Low Wind Speed Turbine Project were $2.1 million.
Project Overview
Total Capacity: 1,200 kilowatts (two 600-kw turbines)
Turbine Manufacturer: Tacke Windenergie GmbH, Salzbergen, Germany
Tower Height: 197 feet
Rotor Diameter: 151 feet
Base Diameter: 10.5 feet
Cut-In Speed: 6.7 mph (3 meters/second)
Site Location: Shirley Road, 1/4 mile east of Morrison Road, Town of Glenmore, Brown County
Elevation: 986 feet
Average Wind Speed: 13.6 mph (at 110 feet)
Annual Energy Output: 3,261,126 kilowatt-hours (gross total)
Life Expectancy: 20 years
Sponsors
Wisconsin Public Service
Wisconsin Power & Light
Wisconsin Electric Power
Madison Gas & Electric
U.S. Dept. of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The DOE-EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) Wind Turbine Verification Program
Installation and Commissioning
Installation: February 1998
Dedication: Governor Tommy Thompson dedicated the Glenmore wind turbines on Earth Day 1998 commenting, "these wind turbines are a true harbinger of a bright future for wind energy in Wisconsin."
Environmental Benefits
The 2-turbine installation will provide enough clean, renewable electricity to serve approximately 450 average Wisconsin homes each year. (Source: Wisconsin Public Service Corp.)
Links
@ 2001 RENEW Wisconsin
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