Wind-farm

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

Nordex N100

Fuhrlaender FL-2500

RE Power 3.3 MW

Siemens SWT-101

Vestas V-112

Vestas V-100

GE-2.5xl

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

EDA Public Works Grant

• Average award of 9 Million $
• Must show that project will help the local economy
• Need to find or create comprehensive economic development strategy