Wind Giants (1st of 2)
We went to an antiques show in Elora today and on the way there, came upon a wind farm that we had no idea even existed. It is located on the north side of HWY#89, just west of Shelburne, Ontario. (Melancthon Township) It was pouring rain but I could not pass up the opportunity to snap a few pictures. These are in colour, but it is hard to tell in the horizontal image. They are remarkably open for access and I could have walked right up to several of them. When the weather is better, I think I would like to go back for some additional pictures.
Today, the top of the blades almost disappeared into the clouds. They are so large that they feel somewhat threatning and I must say, approaching them for the first time. even if they were not turning, was a bit unnerving.
The following is from the company web site. (These things will cost almost $2,000,000 each according to their numbers)
Melancthon I is the first phase of the Melancthon Wind Project, a wind farm in the south part of Melancthon Township. This project will have an installed capacity of 67.5 megawatts (MW) of renewable power. Melancthon I will employ 45 1.5 MW GE wind turbines that have been distributed over roughly 2,500 acres in MelancthonTownship.
Melancthon II is the second phase of the Melancthon Wind Project, where phase I is currently nearing commercial operation. Melancthon II will consist of 88, 1.5 MW wind turbines that will generate an estimated 350,000 MWh per year of renewable electricity – enough to power 50,000 households. The anticipated capital cost of the project is $265 million. Pending regulatory approvals and financing, construction is scheduled to commence in the spring of 2006, with commercial operation expected in the spring of 2007.
www.canhydro.com/www2005/newprojects.htm
Wind Giants (1st of 2)
We went to an antiques show in Elora today and on the way there, came upon a wind farm that we had no idea even existed. It is located on the north side of HWY#89, just west of Shelburne, Ontario. (Melancthon Township) It was pouring rain but I could not pass up the opportunity to snap a few pictures. These are in colour, but it is hard to tell in the horizontal image. They are remarkably open for access and I could have walked right up to several of them. When the weather is better, I think I would like to go back for some additional pictures.
Today, the top of the blades almost disappeared into the clouds. They are so large that they feel somewhat threatning and I must say, approaching them for the first time. even if they were not turning, was a bit unnerving.
The following is from the company web site. (These things will cost almost $2,000,000 each according to their numbers)
Melancthon I is the first phase of the Melancthon Wind Project, a wind farm in the south part of Melancthon Township. This project will have an installed capacity of 67.5 megawatts (MW) of renewable power. Melancthon I will employ 45 1.5 MW GE wind turbines that have been distributed over roughly 2,500 acres in MelancthonTownship.
Melancthon II is the second phase of the Melancthon Wind Project, where phase I is currently nearing commercial operation. Melancthon II will consist of 88, 1.5 MW wind turbines that will generate an estimated 350,000 MWh per year of renewable electricity – enough to power 50,000 households. The anticipated capital cost of the project is $265 million. Pending regulatory approvals and financing, construction is scheduled to commence in the spring of 2006, with commercial operation expected in the spring of 2007.
www.canhydro.com/www2005/newprojects.htm