Industry sector: Wind
Conference on Small-Scale Urban Wind Turbines
Lessons from the Museum of Science Wind Turbine Lab
Tuesday, May 18 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In 2009, the Museum of Science installed a rooftop Wind Turbine Lab with five different types of small-scale wind turbines. At this conference to be held on May 18, 2010 at the Museum of Science, the Wind Turbine Lab's extended project team will report on the turbines' performance.
Tickets: $35, including a light breakfast and lunch.
Parking: $5.
For reservations and more information:
617-723-2500, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., daily.
TOPICS COVERED:
Detailed turbine performance data
Project planning-wind and site assessment, permitting, and stakeholder relations
Installation-including project management, structural engineering, data acquisition systems, and commissioning
Costs and benefits from financial, environmental, and business perspectives
Funding and government policies
This event is sponsored by Windspire Energy.
Location:
Museum of Science: 617-723-2500