Composite Technology's DeWind Announces Comissioning of First D8.2 Turbine in U.S.
Tuesday March 11, 8:00 am ET
2 Megawatt Turbine in Sweetwater Texas Comes On-line
IRVINE, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Mar 11, 2008 -- Composite Technology Corporation (CTC) (OTC BB:CPTC.OB - News) announced today that its subsidiary DeWind has completed the commissioning of the 2 megawatt D8.2 turbine erected at its Sweetwater, Texas, demonstration site. All mechanical commissioning is complete and the turbine is synchronized with the local power grid. Power is being delivered to the grid for test purposes as part of the optimization process for the turbine which will occur over the next few weeks. Once complete, power curve certification will take place.
Benton Wilcoxon, CEO of CTC, stated, "We are very happy to see our first 60Hz D8.2 has completed commissioning and is delivering power, which represents a major milestone for DeWind. Our customers in 60 Hz markets have been waiting to see an installed D8.2 produce power and synchronize with a 60Hz grid. We have accomplished both goals and have successfully demonstrated the transition from 50Hz to a 60Hz turbine. I am very proud of the hard work our team put forth to position our turbine for the North American market."
DeWind already operates a test site in Cuxhaven, Germany, for the demonstration of 50Hz versions of the D8.2 turbine. The Cuxhaven site has successfully been in operation for over one year with excellent results. The D8.2 turbine incorporates the Voith WinDrive® a hydrodynamic torque converter that allows constant output speed to the generator and synchronous power generation. The U.S. turbine will produce power for the Texas State Technical College, and in an agreement with the college the turbine will become a platform for expanding Wind Technician training programs. The demonstration site is located on land owned by the City of Sweetwater, Texas. |
