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Michael Ugulini
Wind Power Promising for British Columbia, Canada
June 6th 2008 03:27
Naikun Wind Energy Group Inc. is planning an offshore wind farm on a large-scale in Hecate Strait off the northwest coast of British Columbia (B.C.), Canada. They are proposing to construct and operate this wind farm in a 550 square kilometer permit area within the Haida Energy Field in the strait. This are has some of the most consistent and powerful winds in all of Canada. The Hecate Strait area where Naikun plans to operate is between the Queen Charlotte Islands and the B. C. mainland.
Naikun believes this wind farm will be a cost-effective, clean, domestic energy source that will serve the B.C. electricity market. The company's goal is to establish B.C. and Canada as one of the world leaders in renewable energy development.
Phase one of this planned project will be to provide electricity to 120,000 B.C. homes. When this project is complete, Naikun Wind Energy Group Inc. hopes to supply enough electricity to power 600,000 B.C homes.
Many developers of wind projects look offshore, as the winds over open waters are stronger and more regular. This is because there is less surface turbulence from mountains, hills, and trees. Offshore wind turbines generate between 2 and 5 MW of electricity per turbine. A 5MW turbine can power 350,000 high efficiency (CFL) light bulbs with clean, renewable electricity. This is definitely environmentally friendly.
How does a wind turbine do its job? Blowing wind turns the blades of the wind turbines so they spin. This creates mechanical energy, which turns a generator in the turbine's rotor. This causes electricity production. Cables carry the electrical current produced to transmission lines. These lines then carry it to homes and businesses. A simple process that pays great dividends, modern wind turbines can rotate to face wind coming from any direction.
Naikun believes energy production from the first turbines of this project may occur in 2010 at the earliest. They must complete the following steps before this will take place:
* A full and thorough environmental review
* Discussions with all affected communities and stakeholders
* A geophysical seabed survey, as well as measure waves and currents, and conduct field studies and analyses for the environmental impact assessment.
The company plans for construction to begin upon receiving final approval from First Nations, provincial, and federal governments. They also require a power purchase agreement to be completed and the raising of investment capital.
Naikun is an example of a company that sees the wind at their back as they proceed with their plan to produce cleaner energy for the B.C. electrical grid.
Naikun believes this wind farm will be a cost-effective, clean, domestic energy source that will serve the B.C. electricity market. The company's goal is to establish B.C. and Canada as one of the world leaders in renewable energy development.
Phase one of this planned project will be to provide electricity to 120,000 B.C. homes. When this project is complete, Naikun Wind Energy Group Inc. hopes to supply enough electricity to power 600,000 B.C homes.
Many developers of wind projects look offshore, as the winds over open waters are stronger and more regular. This is because there is less surface turbulence from mountains, hills, and trees. Offshore wind turbines generate between 2 and 5 MW of electricity per turbine. A 5MW turbine can power 350,000 high efficiency (CFL) light bulbs with clean, renewable electricity. This is definitely environmentally friendly.
How does a wind turbine do its job? Blowing wind turns the blades of the wind turbines so they spin. This creates mechanical energy, which turns a generator in the turbine's rotor. This causes electricity production. Cables carry the electrical current produced to transmission lines. These lines then carry it to homes and businesses. A simple process that pays great dividends, modern wind turbines can rotate to face wind coming from any direction.
Naikun believes energy production from the first turbines of this project may occur in 2010 at the earliest. They must complete the following steps before this will take place:
* A full and thorough environmental review
* Discussions with all affected communities and stakeholders
* A geophysical seabed survey, as well as measure waves and currents, and conduct field studies and analyses for the environmental impact assessment.
The company plans for construction to begin upon receiving final approval from First Nations, provincial, and federal governments. They also require a power purchase agreement to be completed and the raising of investment capital.
Naikun is an example of a company that sees the wind at their back as they proceed with their plan to produce cleaner energy for the B.C. electrical grid.
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