Projects
Wind Powered Irrigation Project
Service Category: Wind
Market Sector: Industrial / Manufacturing / Commercial
Region: United States/Canada
Key Objective
Morning Star Farms sought an economically viable renewable energy solution to reduce the current and future electricity expense and convert fossil fuel irrigation to green energy.
Role in project:
HTWN developed and managed a complete “Turn Key” solution for the Morningstar Farms. In doing so, HTWN performed the following:
- Successful REAP Grant application
- Project feasibility and concept development
- Equipment Procurement, including turbine, tower and balance of plant
- Interconnection negotiation to meet requirements of Ninnescah Electric
- Management of Geotechnical and Foundation Design Engineering
- Construction Management from building permit acquisition, scheduling, on-site construction supervision and regulatory compliance.
- Commissioning Assistance including providing technical personnel to assist manufacturer’s representatives in commissioning process.
- HTWN’s regional dealer, BTI Wind Energy, is responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, as needed.
Results
Morning Star Farms President, Roger Stotts, has stated that the turbine is exceeding all expectations to date. This wind-powered grain drying and irrigation project is a truly unique application for both Morning Star Farms and Ninnescah Rural Electric. Post-installation, the turbine was rigorously tested to meet Ninnescah’s specifications with particular interest being paid to power quality. Surprised and delighted, the Utility’s engineer declared the Morning Star Farms’ Project to be the “cleanest and best” installation he has ever witnessed.
For more information, please contact:
Fred James at 703.818.9100 or via email.