NOVEMBER 5, 2009 ISSUE
ASU Announces Dedication for Student-Funded Wind Turbine
November 12 Ceremony To Feature Prominent Local Speakers
The Renewable Energy Initiative of ASU (ASU REI) will host its official ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, November 12, at 3:00 p.m. for the 100KW wind turbine successfully installed at the university-owned Broyhill Inn & Conference Center. Patrick Beville, ASU Design and Construction engineer and faculty representative for ASU REI, stands in front of the wind turbine that was installed during the summer.
The Renewable Energy Initiative of ASU (ASU REI) will host its official ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, November 12, at 3:00 p.m. for the 100KW wind turbine successfully installed at the university-owned Broyhill Inn & Conference Center. The project, installed by Alteris Renewables, was completed this past summer. The turbine is currently the largest wind development in the state of North Carolina.
The ASU REI committee consists of seven student members that vote on committee decisions and five faculty/staff advisors that assist in the implementation of renewable energy systems on campus. The REI is charged with funds generated by a student green fee that is used towards bringing renewable energy technology to ASU.
Some of the other projects orchestrated by the group are a biodiesel filling station for the university bus system, several photovoltaic arrays and multiple solar thermal systems. In addition to administering the use of these funds, the REI is intent on promoting awareness of the benefits of renewable energy and the importance of reducing carbon footprints.
The turbine is unique from other REI projects not only because it is their first incorporation of wind energy, but also because the committee partnered with the local utility, New River Light & Power, to finance the project. The Senior Class of 2009 also made a contribution to the turbine. Alteris Renewables installed the Northwind 100KW wind turbine.
“With the installation of this wind turbine, Appalachian State has sent a strong message about the importance of fighting climate change,” said Bob Chew, president of the Wind Division of Alteris Renewables. “Alteris Renewables is pleased to have helped make this project a success.”
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