Savoonga has an outstanding Class 6 wind resource with a mean annual wind speed of 7.16 m/s at the 30 meter level, high wind power density due to cold temperatures, and low turbulence.  In 2009 Alaska Village Electric Cooperative installed two Northern Power Systems 100 kW Northwind 100 (A model) wind turbines slightly west of […]

Gambell has a superb Class 7 wind resource with a mean annual wind speed at the 30 meter level of 9.13 m/s, one of the highest measured in any Alaska community.  Alaska Village Electric Cooperative installed three Northern Power Systems 100 kW Northwind 100 (A model) wind turbines near the met tower site in 2009.  […]