CASSOP PRIMARY SCHOOLS GRID CONNECTED WIND TURBINE
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    Challenge Mainland Britain's first grid connected wind turbine at a school,Cassop Primary School, Cassop,Co. Durham UK

    Turnkey Contractor - WINSUND for Durham County Council

    Existing 3-phase 415volt supply to School
    Solution An AOC 15/50 wind turbine (rated at 50kW) was chosen by Durham County Council for installation at this site. WINSUND were successful with their Tender to supply,install & commission the wind turbine - including grid connection to Northern Electric's distribution network and G59 compliance.  
    Tech Spec -AOC 15/50 wind turbine generator rated at 50kW
    - 18.8m (60ft) lattice tower
    -Wind Turbine Controller with PLC,Soft Start & Grid Monitor Relay
    -Civil Works & Cable Laying of main power & control cables (120m)
    -Grid Connection and G59 testing & compliance with export/import metering
    -“Live Time” Interactive Display in the School

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    Half way thereThe final piece
    AOC 15/50Demonstartion Display
    Result Now in it's third year of operation at the School the wind turbine has been a great succes. It is anticipated that it will generate around 100,000kWh per annum at the site. It has become a focus for the children and staff at the School. They have won the coveted Kuoni Award for their environmental teaching & awareness. The wind turbine was officially opened by British Prime Minister - Tony Blair - whose parliamentary constituency is next door to Cassop.
    Specials Phase 1: the civil works and cable laying across the playground were completed during the October School half-term to minimise disruption.
    Phase 2: The turbine was shipped from the USA and installed during the School February half term. The project was completed ON TIME & ON BUDGET. Mike Seeley from WINSUND became known to the pupils at Cassop as “the wind man” & we made a donation to set up the School web site www.cassopschool.org.uk