Wind Turbine Project
The GRAND OPENING of the turbine project took place on Thursday, July 17, 2008
Sault College has constructed a wind energy turbine on campus. It is located between the general parking lot (J) and the Outback Student Life Centre. Energy PGE has constructed the turbine, to be functional by Summer 2008. The following pages have been designed to provide information about this exciting project, including a detailed presentation.
About Energie PGE: Energie PGE is a Canadian company based in Quebec. Its mission is to design, manufacture and market innovative products in the small and medium wind turbine industry. Energie PGE can rely on the strength of its R&D team, committed in developing reliable alternative energy devices as well as competitive and efficient technologies. This project is spearheaded by the two Gagnon brothers who are sailing, aviation and renewable energy enthusiasts. They are the entrepreneurs behind Plastiques Gagnon inc. www.plastiquesgagnon.com.The product was developed at our R&D center in windy Saint-Jean-Port-Joli. Our goal has always been to supply a product that takes full advantage of a region's wind power potential, whether it is low or high.
Energie PGE has provide the following information specs and illustrations.
Brookfield Renewable Power Training Centre: Also new to campus this year is the Brookfield Power Training Centre. This interactive lab space and classroom facility will be used by students training to work in the area of renewable energy.
If you have questions about the project, please contact Karen Gauthier at (705) 759-2554, ext. 2485.