Hawaiian’s harness wind power

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GE Energy wind turbines have been selected for a project on Hawaii’s Big Island that will add 21 megawatts of wind-generated capacity to the state's power grid.

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GE will supply 14 of its 1.5-megawatt wind turbines for the Pakini Nui Wind Project, which will generate power for customers of the Hawaiian Electric Light Company (HELCO), a subsidiary of the Hawaiian Electric Company. The owner/developer, Tawhiri Power, is a third-party entity created by Apollo Power Corporation, the owner of the existing Kamao'a Wind Farm at South Point.

"This project illustrates how the Big Island of Hawaii, along with other Hawaiian Islands, can serve as a laboratory for the integration of wind power into electrical grids," said Victor Abate, vice president of renewable energy for GE Energy. "On an island with less than 300 megawatts of generating capacity, a 21-megawatt project can have a system-wide impact on grid reliability. As a result, this project will feature several of GE's grid-friendly capabilities."

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