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| − | + | * I have talked with Arlene DeBlanc about possible government grants | |
| − | + | * I have analyzed data from RP&L's tall towers survey. | |
| − | + | * I have analyzed data from the Indiana Tall Towers Wind Survey | |
| − | + | * I have analyzed the data from the weather station on the roof of Dennis | |
| − | + | * I have contacted numerous manufacturers for price quotes and other information on possible turbines | |
| − | + | * I have investigated various funding sources | |
=== Turbine Possibilities === | === Turbine Possibilities === | ||
==== Feasibility requirements ==== | ==== Feasibility requirements ==== | ||
| − | + | * Long blades (100M diameter+) | |
| − | + | * Tall tower (100M+ height) | |
==== Candidates ==== | ==== Candidates ==== | ||
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[http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/wind_turbines/en/2xmw/index.htm GE-2.5xl] | [http://www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/wind_turbines/en/2xmw/index.htm GE-2.5xl] | ||
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| + | === Grant research === | ||
| + | ====[http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/busp/b&i_gar.htm USDA Guaranteed Loans]==== | ||
| + | * B&I guaranteed loans | ||
| + | * Cover up to 10 Million $ (up to 40 in some cases) | ||
| + | * Guarantee 60-70% of the loans against default | ||
| + | ====[http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/busp/rbog.htm Rural Business Opportunity Grant]==== | ||
| + | * Up to 50,000$ for economic development | ||
| + | * Deadline for this year has already passed | ||
| + | ====[http://www.eda.gov/InvestmenttsGrants/PublicWorks.xml EDA Public Works Grant] | ||
| + | * Average award of 9 Million $ | ||
| + | * Must show that project will help the local economy | ||
Revision as of 17:56, 23 September 2009
Contents
Project goals: To determine the feasibility of a utility scale wind farm being constructed in the fields back campus.
Progress:
- I have talked with Arlene DeBlanc about possible government grants
- I have analyzed data from RP&L's tall towers survey.
- I have analyzed data from the Indiana Tall Towers Wind Survey
- I have analyzed the data from the weather station on the roof of Dennis
- I have contacted numerous manufacturers for price quotes and other information on possible turbines
- I have investigated various funding sources
Turbine Possibilities
Feasibility requirements
- Long blades (100M diameter+)
- Tall tower (100M+ height)
Candidates
Grant research
USDA Guaranteed Loans
- B&I guaranteed loans
- Cover up to 10 Million $ (up to 40 in some cases)
- Guarantee 60-70% of the loans against default
Rural Business Opportunity Grant
- Up to 50,000$ for economic development
- Deadline for this year has already passed
- Average award of 9 Million $
- Must show that project will help the local economy
