Wind
Cape Jourimain's Wind Turbine
Our BWC EXCEL 10 kW turbine was connected to the grid in September 2008. Cape Jourimain is now served simultaneously by the wind turbine and the utility (NB Power). As the wind speed increases, the turbine output increases and the amount of power purchased from the utility is proportionately decreased. When the turbine output is more than the Centre needs, the extra electricity is fed into the NB Power grid.
Electricity from Wind
Homes typically use 1,000-2,000 kWh of electricity per month. In 2007, we used 142,000 kWh. A 10kW turbine is expected to supply between 15,000 kWh and 22,000 kWh depending on the quality and quantity of the wind available.
Wind Farms and Small Wind Turbines
Small wind turbines are very different than large wind turbines. Large turbines, often grouped in wind farms, are widely used by utilities across Canada to provide grid electricity. Small wind turbines involve different materials and technologies, including the mechanisms for transferring energy.
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Thank You
Development of the Cape Jourimain wind turbine was possible thanks to funding provided by the NB Environmental TrustFund and Natural Resources Canada with in-kind help from NB Supply and Services and Strait Crossing Bridge Ltd.