"Students from Randolph, Jay and Darke Counties will have an opportunity with our wind project to learn about alternative energy as well as receive training on maintenance of an operational wind turbine. For Randolph Eastern Schools, this has been a wonderful opportunity to develop a partnership that combines the best of economic development, collaboration, education and environmental stewardship."
Randolph Eastern School Corp
Community Wind: Randolph Eastern School Corp. & The City of Union City
Located in eastern Indiana, Randolph County boasts natural wind resources and now has the distinction of being the first community in the nation to use wind power to generate energy for the benefit of a school corporation and a city.
The construction project will include two 330-foot high, two-blade turbines with the electricity generated returned to the grid to be sold. The revenue generated will benefit the school and city budgets by offsetting current utility costs. Both wind turbines will be operational by February 2010.
Construction Photo Collage
Click on the dedication plaque to view the OhioTV.com newscast of the dedication event.
Wind Turbine Site
RANDOLPH EASTERN SCHOOL CORPORATION
- NW and visible from the school campus
- Mean wind speed 6.55 ms @ 70 meters high
CITY OF UNION CITY, INDIANA
- SW of town and near the Union City well field
- Mean wind speed 6.55 ms @ 70 meters high
- Visible from SR 32
Wind Energy Benefits
- Each 1MW wind turbine is expected to generate in excess of 2.4 million KWh annually, equivalent to powering 250 homes in a single year
- Operation and maintenance will be performed by a local company
- K-12 curriculum map and classroom lessons under development
Environmental Benefits
- Displaces 172.4 tons of carbon dioxide CO2 which contributes to global warming
- Uses no water to create energy
- No fuel to mine, transport or store
- No mercury emissions
