Installation of Meteorological Tower |
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Wind Resource Assessment
Client: Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority |
ARM performed a preliminary feasibility study for the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) to assess the wind energy generation potential of their landfill site along the Susquehanna River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Based on the results of this preliminary study, ARM was authorized to proceed with a 12-month wind resource assessment. A 60 meter meteorological tower equipped with six calibrated anemometers and two wind vanes was installed at the site in June, 2007. ARM, in conjunction with a specialty subconsultant, is receiving and reviewing meteorological data transmitted from the tower to evaluate the site’s potential for commercial scale wind energy production. Following the 12-month data collection period, ARM will assist in the development of a long term wind speed projection. Assuming this projection appears favorable for commercial-scale wind energy production, ARM will proceed with the following project tasks:
- Wind Turbine Layout Design and Optimization
- Economic and Financial Viability Analysis
- Land Development Planning, Zoning Approval, and Permitting
- Environmental Impact Study including:
- Sensitivity Receptors
- Visibility Study
- Ecological Effects
- Avian Impacts
- Noise Assessment
- Erosion and Sedimentation Control
- Public Inquiry Coordination and Outreach and Liaison with Planning Officials
- Civil Infrastructure Engineering and Micro-siting Evaluation
- Geotechnical Investigation and Recommendations
- Project Management
- Grid Connection Issues and Utility Power Purchasing Agreements
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