WindTronics Receives Funding from Ontario Gov’t for Small Wind Turbine Manufacturing

October 29, 2009 – Vol.14 No.32

WindTronics Receives Funding from Ontario Gov’t for Small Wind Turbine Manufacturing.

WindTronics plans to assemble residential and small commercial wind turbines and conduct research and development in Windsor. The province is providing $2.7 million (US 2.53 million) to help the company establish its Ontario operations, while the company is investing an additional $2.7 million. The investment will create 174 new jobs by 2012 and brings new capabilities to the province's manufacturing and alternative energy sectors.

The WT6000 Honeywell Wind Turbine, the first model to be manufactured in Windsor, can generate more than 2000 kW per year - up to 18 per cent of the electricity used by the average home. The turbine's innovative design reduces friction and allows electricity to be produced in slower wind speeds.

The Honeywell Wind Turbine’s Blade Tip Power System (BTPS) replaces the traditional gear box, shaft and generator of current wind turbine technology. The Honeywell Wind Turbine’s gearless Blade Tip Power System creates a “free wheeling’’ turbine, generating energy from the blade tips (where the speed lies) rather than through a mechanical center gear. By practically eliminating mechanical resistance and drag, the Honeywell Wind Turbine creates significant energy (2000 kWh/yr in class 3, 2752 kWh/yr in class 4 winds at 33') operating in a greater range of wind speeds (2-42 mph/3-68 km/h) than traditional wind turbines.

"This is a strategic investment that creates green economy jobs and brings new capabilities to our manufacturing sector. We are proud to support WindTronics' investment in Ontario. As a government we are committed to continuing our tradition of manufacturing excellence," said Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development and Trade.

"The support from the Government of Ontario allows us to hit the ground running and quickly start production. Ontario has demonstrated its commitment to the green economy and the commercialization of new technologies. The province also offers business advantages that other jurisdictions simply cannot match," said Reg Adams, President of WindTronics. (10/28/09)

Links:

WindTronics
http://www.earthtronics.com/honeywell.aspx

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