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Wind Power Assessment at South Jersey Tech Park: Rowan University's Anemometer Loan Program

Rowan University, in collaboration with the NJCEP/NJBPU, is spearheading a Wind Power Assessment at South Jersey Tech Park. This initiative aims to gauge wind resources for residential, farm, and commercial applications. New Jersey offers one of the most aggressive renewable energy incentives in the U.S., driving awareness and understanding of clean energy potential. The program includes the installation of a 30-meter mast for wind analysis, enabling customers to estimate wind turbine paybacks. Supporting Rowan’s sustainability goals, this project demonstrates commitment to renewable energy and environmental stewardship.

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Wind Power Assessment at South Jersey Tech Park: Rowan University's Anemometer Loan Program

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  1. WIND POWER ASSESSMENT SOUTH JERSEY TECH PARK ROWAN UNIVERSITY • BJORN WESPESTAD • RYAN WATKINS

  2. NJ ANEMOMETER LOAN PROGRAM • Funded by NJCEP/NJBPU • Facilitate assessment of wind resources for residential, farm and commercial applications • NJ has one of most aggressive incentives for renewable energy in U.S.

  3. NJ ANEMOMETER LOAN PROGRAM GOALS • Increase awareness and understandability of renewable energy potential • Purchase, test, & install 30-meter mast outfitted with anemometers throughout southern NJ • Free wind analysis for 1 year to estimate wind turbine paybacks for customers

  4. NRG TILT-UP MASTS CHARACTERISTICS • Steel tube with flared sections • Guy lines in four directions maintain stability • No land disturbance • Commercial product • Similar masts are currently being used in Elmer and Salem, NJ

  5. NRG TILT-UP MAST SPECIFICATIONS Provided by NRG Systems

  6. NRG TILT UP MAST INSTALLATION • Mast is tilted up from ground w/ gin pole and a small winch • Lifting of tower is done with set of guy wires attached to gin pole • Baseplate is hinged: gin pole and tower can pivot to erect mast • Masts are stabilized with guy wires attached to screw – in anchors suitable for many soils

  7. NRG TILT-UP MAST INSTALLATION Provided by NRG Systems

  8. Eachus Tower Data

  9. SITE CHARACTERISTICS • Rowan-owned open farmland • High point of property likely to have maximum wind speeds

  10. SITE PICTURES – FACING NORTH

  11. SITE PICTURES – FACING WEST

  12. SITE PICTURES – FACING EAST

  13. SITE PICTURES – FACING SOUTH

  14. ANCHOR SELECTION • Screw-In Anchors EXISTING SOIL TYPE Provided by NRG Systems

  15. SOIL CHARACTERISTICS • Soil Type - SacB, AugB, AvsC, DocB, WeeB Provided by NRCS

  16. SOIL TYPES

  17. CONCLUSION • Anemometers available • No long term impacts to site • Rowan can demonstrate support for the use of renewable energy in Tech Park • Create electric power • Meet key component of Rowan sustainability initiative

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