
Kaheawa Wind
Power - is a 30 MegaWatt wind farm located in the West
Maui Mountains high above Maui's scenic shores, and very visible
from the resort areas of Maalaea, Kihei and Wailea. They are
owned and operated by UPC Hawaii Wind Partners, a
Massachusetts-based wind farm company.
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy
Laboratory (NREL) have agreed to join forces with UPC
Hawaii Wind Partners to study the integration of wind
technology into the Hawai'i utility system. This is the
first such partner site for the National Renewable Energy
Laboratory's wind technology program outside of its base in
Colorado. We are lucky to have this opportunity on Maui.
Taken from a beach in North Kihei, this picture shows
the 20 wind turbines on the ridge above the strip of Maalaea Bay
condos at the shore.
We have strong tradewinds on Maui, and they get funneled through
the central valley, picking up speed. The location of the
wind farm takes advantage of these accelerated winds. About
10% of our energy needs is currently being met with the power
produced here at Kaheawa Wind Farm. This translates to saving
the island of Maui 600 barrels of oil per day.... and that's what
the alternative is... diesel generating plants!
Since Maui is such a great place to embrace with power, many
homeowners are taking advantage of this sustainable
and free resource. What about you? Will windpower work for you?
If you'd like to know more about Maui County Real Estate
sales, please let a long time Maui resident help
you.
Georgina M. Hunter R(S) - your Maui real estate
agent (808) 283-0635 mailto:info@mauihunter.com ~ SEARCH MAUI LISTINGS
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