Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - As you drive through Moorhead, there are two objects that are a visible part of our community skyline. In 1999, MPS constructed the first of two wind turbines with the second being completed in 2001. MPS is the proud owner of our own renewable wind power generation, right here in Moorhead. (If you would like to learn more about our Capture the Wind program, visit our website)
From time to time, one, or both, of these turbines may not be running. One such time happened last night. According to a staff memo, one of the turbines (the west turbine, Zephyr) shut down around 7:30pm due to a hot gear oil alarm. A shut down also occured on May 16th due to the same alarm. Hot gear oil can be common during times of high wind speeds, as the turbines blades can move at fast speeds.
The turbine was restarted and everything was working fine by 8:30 this morning.
Posted by: MPS Communications Director, Doug Rogness
Labels: Capture the Wind
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