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Type Testing Leading to Certification of Airdolphin GTO begins at the Wind Energy Institute of Canada

Type testing leading to certification of Airdolphin GTO has begun at the Wind Energy Institute of Canada (WEICan).  Airdolphin GTO will undergo testing leading to certification in accordance to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) standard for certification under the Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC).
SWCC certification just came into effect this February, and the Airdolphin GTO will be one of the first turbines to be certified.  The SWCC certification is expected to enable Airdolphin GTO to be eligible for rebate programs throughout the U.S.

WEICan is located at North Cape of Prince Edward Island - home of Anne of Green Gables --, Canada. It boasts 300 degree exposure to the Gulf of St. Lawrence offering IEC Class 1 wind resource, harsh marine environment, icing during winter, and large winter / summer temperature differences where we hope to prove the performance and ruggedness of the Airdolphin GTO.

Airdolphin GTO was installed on February 1, 2010, in temperature conditions of -37C with wind chill, on a 30m tower.  The turbine was commissioned on February 17, 2010.  Data collection is underway and reports will be issued for tests as they are completed and analyzed.

If you would like to find out how the Airdolphin GTO is performing live, please click on the link below for power output and wind data.  
www.zephyreco.co.jp/en/livecamera/live/index.html

Webcam for viewing will also be available soon.

For information on WEICan:  www.weican.ca

WEICan was formerly known as the Atlantic Wind Test Site and has more than 25 years of history in wind research.  WEICan offers testing and demonstration, technical consultation services, conducts research and projects in collaboration with national and municipal government bodies as well as partners from around the world.  WEICan also works closely with Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) in public education.