50kW wind turbine installation, Maple Honda, Maple Ontario

Maple Honda will install a private wind turbine at its new dealership in a unique partnership with Power Stream.

In keeping with leading edge technology pioneered by Honda Motor Co. Maple Honda has taken the innovative step of integrating energy efficiency in an automotive work place. "This is a new venture for both Power Stream and our leading regional automotive dealership. Our goal is to provide a tangible model for alternative energy options in Ontario. The Production of wind energy creates no air pollution and, if the turbines are sited properly, has minimal environmental impact." says Mr. Zanchin. This is the first commercial-scale use of wind power to generate electricity in the region. The wind turbine will provide supplemental wind power to Maple Honda, and will produce approximately 110 MWH/Yr-which is the equivalent of powering 17 homes. It removes 82.5 tons of CO2 emissions/Yr and is completely Canadian made. Maple Honda will open for business in early fall 2006.

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[Fox22]

Unfortunately Entegrity did not survive the recession. However, I just drove past it today and it is indeed up and running. The best people to contact would be the owners at Maple Honda in Maple Ontario.

[greenearthification]

BIRDKILLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fox22]

The average housecat kills more birds per year than the average wind turbine.

[flyingfarm1]

It does not appear the tower can be climbed for repairs and maintenance. It will take a very expensive crane to work on this windmill. My general impression is that wind generators require a lot of ongoing maintenance.

[Fox22]

The only regular maintenance required on this type of unit is changing the transmission oil every couple years depending on the duty factor and wind resource of the machine. Aside from that, the expected mechanical lifecycle is approximately 30 years before requiring a rebuild. Traditionally, these machines are installed on lattice towers.

[scudlington]

on an already extortionate rate for your energy. There are two main directives...the RO (renewables obligation) and ETS (emissions trading scheme). It's all supposedly lovely save the planet stuff but its real aim is essentially to charge the customer a great deal more for what is a necessity rather than a luxury which is then returned to governments as almost completely invisible taxes. This I think is the real reason why we are now so keen to be covering our land and as you say sea...

[Fox22]

You are indeed very informed on this issue, and I must say I agree with you, but think of it this way - at least they are investing in a green technology - there is much more concrete etc/CO2 emissions involved in building a single power station than thousands of WTs. At the very least, think of it this way - nobody has ever died, or wars been waged while trying to power a wind turbine. There are much worse things they could be spending their money on..

[mmmikeey]

Too bad I almost never see it spinning, and I dont live too far.

[crownlounger]

is this Entegrity still running? I know the had some issues with their gearboxes, but I have some contacts in Prince Edward Island, where they were built, that have access to parts and service information on this machine. I'm not sure if you have someone servicing it for you, but if interested, just message me, and I'd be happy to help you keep this thing running.

[URTARDS]

I love killing birds!

COW KILLER!!!!!!!!!!

Yup, yum yum, I'll take mine med rare :-)