Homepage > Honolulu News

UH Manoa Receives Wind Power Turbine

School Hopes To Generate Alternative Energy Momentum

POSTED: 12:33 pm HST March 10, 2008
UPDATED: 1:07 pm HST March 10, 2008

A lot focus is being put on renewable energies recently, and the University of Hawaii wants to be part of the growing "going green" movement.

UH Manoa now has a new energy-generating wind turbine. It is on the top floor of Saunders Hall.

The turbine is bird-friendly and silent, officials said. The Energy Management Group donated the turbine.

"It gives the students an opportunity to learn about how wind energy can contribute to our renewable energy regime," Energy Management Group President Richard Filiuzzi said.

"Once we prove that this technology works and it's spinning and people are seeing the energy it produces, they'll be inspired to hopefully tap in to wind resource and all the other renewables that are around us. So, we're really excited about it," UH student coordinator Shanah Trevenna said.

If the wind blows a steady 15 mph for an hour, the turbine would produce approximately 500 watts, according to the president of Energy Management Group.

UH officials said the school targeted 2020 as the year for the school to generate 25 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. They hope to reach total energy independence by 2050, according to UH.

Links We Like

Employers generally have options when it comes to hiring. Makes sure you present yourself as professionally as possible, or else. More

You can pick your friends, but not your family -- or your neighbors. Here's what you need to know about how to deal with yours. More

It was bound to happen. There are now applications for your cell phone that can help you avoid speeding tickets as well as traffic jams. Drive carefully. More

Are you often tired or rushed in the morning? Give your morning habits a makeover, and start the day feeling positive and energetic instead. More

Caregiving

Sponsored Links