Jan 20 2011
WindTronics declared that an alliance has been formed with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the local NECA chapters for installation of a gearless, noiseless and frictionless small wind turbine called the Honeywell wind turbine for both businesses and homes. This alliance would assist in bringing in clean technology to businesses and homes all through the nation.
Brian Levine, Vice President of Development and Marketing, WindTronics, revealed that the company’s aim was to supply wind power to every American community and to make this vision a reality, skilled help from electrical workers was very essential as they form the solid foundation of the installation infrastructure. He also mentioned that the clean technology sector was a highly innovative and fastest growing sector. NECA, being one of the country’s leaders in green energy installations, has devised a professional training program for electrical workers in America, which has become a National Standard for electricians and apprentices. The NECA members would offer WindTronics both installation experience and renewable energy technology. An ongoing training was given to its workforce in new energy applications and in safety procedures.
This alliance would also provide easy access to wind energy and facilitate the creation of several green jobs during the ensuing years. With increased Honeywell wind turbine installations, the demand for skilled electricians would also increase.
According to John M. Grau, CEO of NECA, as the nation’s focus is on clean energy, proper training should be given to the electrical workers on the most recent technology so that they would be able to provide customer satisfaction. A ready-made workforce consisting of NECA members is being offered to WindTronics so that everybody could benefit from wind power.
The Blade Tip Power system included in the Honeywell wind turbine captures power at the tip of the blades as this is the point where speed is the greatest. The turbine with a weight of 185 pounds and a diameter of six feet produces an average power of 1500 kWh annually, subject to wind speeds, height and site location.
Source: http://www.WindTronics.com