Grouse Mountain wind turbine
Vancouver gained another icon this weekend: a 65-m tall wind turbine on the top of Grouse Mountain. It is the first wind turbine in BC, and expected to produce enough electricity to power 400 homes, which is 20-25% of Grouse mountain’s electricity needs. The unique aspect of the turbine is the small observation pod near the top – the first of its kind in the world. An elevator inside the tower will take visitors to the pod, from which they will have a stunning 360 degree view over the city and mountains. Smart idea; this creates another (unique) tourist attraction on the mountain, and provides education about renewable energy sources. It will be fully operational in time for the Olympics.
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- Grouse Mountain wind turbine
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- Turbine from Grouse service road
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- Grouse Mountain wind turbine
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- Wind turbine construction site
September 27, 2009 23:00
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By colin wright, February 23, 2010 @ 21:00
What a great consept.
Hi ,I live in Australia ,and will be setting up a small wind farm soon.
Who would i talk to about borrowing the plans ?
Thanks col .
Ps: all the best with the games.Not much snow down under.