- The second component of our renewable energy project is to expand wind power generation by installing 2 1,000-kilowatt (kW) wind turbines
- The cost of purchasing 2 wind turbines and installing them is estimated to be $20 million
- KEA or an IPP (Independent Power Producer) would buy 2 EWT 1,000 wind turbines
- These turbines are a newer version of KEA’s 2 existing EWT 900-54 turbines
- The 1,000 has a larger, optimized rotor to capture roughly 15% more energy annually
- 1 new EWT 1,000 is expected to produce approximately 2,500,000 kWh per year
- Installing wind turbines is expensive because of the special cranes and equipment that must be shipped in to lift and secure the turbines into place
- It is more economical to install multiple turbines at one time, thus saving on installation costs
Wind Power: $20 million, seeking funding
($250,000 Design funding secured from NWAB VIF)