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Project Info Grade Category: 10-12 Team Size: 1 Subject area: Environmental Issues Project Type: Experimental Language: English Project Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine whether our neighborhood park, Nose Hill, was a feasible area in which to install wind turbines on. This was an important project because the world is quickly running out energy resources and every year, there are more greenhouse gasses emissions released into the atmosphere. As a citizen, it is my responsibility to find solutions to help our environment. Thus, by doing this project, I hope to create awareness and to encourage the implementation of more wind energy systems. In conclusion to the project, We recommend that the large and downwind turbines should be used on Nose Hill. By using large turbines, there will be fewer turbines needed to produce more electricity. Also, downwind turbines are more suitable in an area like Calgary because it the wind direction changes frequently. The upper plateau of Nose Hill is a flat region that can have approximately 31 wind turbines. It will be enough to power approximately 1096 homes or a community. Software Tools: Microsoft FrontPage, Internet, and WS-FTP Hardware Tools: Scanner, Printer, Camera, Anemometer, Computer Special Skills: None Awards Won: Grass Roots Environmental Awareness Award ($500) and Gold Medal at Science Fair |
