- The Washtenaw Wind Project is currently conducting an investment
grade wind study to test the feasibility of developing wind power
in Washtenaw County.
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- An 80 meter meteorological tower was raised at Chrysler's Chelsea
Proving Grounds in May of 2008. The tower will study wind
characteristics for 12-18 months.
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- The Project was initiated as a resolution from the County Board of
Commissioners to study the potential to develop wind and other
renewable energy resources on April 15, 2006.
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- There are many people who have contributed time and effort to make
the project possible. The primary project partners are Chrysler, LLC,
The University of Michigan, The City of Ann Arbor, and Washtenaw
County.
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- The project cost approximately $70,000 to initiate. Through
contributions by the Chrysler Corporation and resale of the tower and
equipment at the end of the study, the total public cost of the project
will be around $15,000.
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- Raw wind data will be publicly available on this website monthly.
Our consultants will also be providing quarterly reports which explain
how the wind is looking for development potential.
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