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Vinalhaven Wind Power

Submitted by cassandra on 08/18/2009
Capacity: 
4.5 Megawatts (3 turbines each on generates 1.5 megawatts)
Noteworthy: 

Vinalhaven wind power is Maine's first island wind-power project.

The Fox islands project is the largest coastal wind power facility in New England.
It is also the second largest facility along the East coast of the United States.

Impact: 

Vinalhaven wind power has enough electricity to power 1,500 homes

Future Plans: 

The future plan is to be able to use some some of the wind energy produced from the turbines to to charge the thermal storage heaters on the island.

History: 

Fox Island's interest in developing wind as a source of energy began in 2001.

Funding: 

The total funding for the project is about $15 million.

Contact: 

Fox Islands Electric Cooperative
Phone: 207-863-4900
Fax: 207-863-4526
Email: webmaster@foxislands.net
Address: Main Street
Vinalhaven, ME 04863

Year of Operation: 
The project was completed in November of 2009
Web Site Link: 
http://www.foxislandswind.com/
Owner: 
Fox Islands Electric Cooperative owns Vinalhaven Wind Power.
General Notes: 

http://www.wabi.tv/news/6438/vinalhaven-wind-project-ceremony (AP)- Maine's first island wind-power project is being ushered in Monday with a groundbreaking ceremony. The $15 million project involves building three turbines on 250-foot-high towers on the west side of Vinalhaven, the largest of Maine 15 year-round islands. Once erected, the 1.5-megawatt towers will supply electricity to residents of Vinalhaven and the neighboring island of North Haven. URL: http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/109646.html

Energy Categories: 
Wind