Thursday, September 8, 2011

Chesapeake College Turbine Installation, Going Well

The installation of the newest wind turbine on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is taking shape. These photos were taken Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Chesapeake College, where ATech Energy is installing a 30-50KW small wind turbine specially designed for regional wind speeds, mounted to a 140 foot monotower and integrated with the campus electrical supply. The wind turbine is part of the college’s Center for Leadership in Environmental Education (CLEEn). The photos show the installation of the tower. The turbine is being installed as you read this. 


Second section being bolted
It's lonely at the top


Crane makes quick work of the lift

Brave workers get ready to bolt top section


Worker explains the process to an interested college staff
Left to right: Mike Kilgus, Vice President of Chesapeake College;
Barbara Viniar, president of Chesapeake College;
Monte Garritson, facility director of Chesapeake College;
and Larry Shobert of Endurance Wind Power.

The Endurance E-3120 on it's perch

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Reuters

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