1. Using Wind for a Better World
Project Windfall
Using Wind for a Better World

2. Reinventing Troy
Creative Commons. “Birds-eye view of Troy.” Brushwick Daily. <
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3. Supkis, Elaine. “Building for the Future. ” April 29, 2008

4. Main Goal make Troy environment friendly by using a wind
Photo:

5. logistics make Troy environment friendly by using a wind
main goal
make Troy environment friendly by using a wind
background data
SSTF, national weather service, wind turbine comparison
survey
People who live in downtown troy
Law
Troy building safety regulation,
Fundraise
de Archimedes(wind turbine company), RPI
Final goal
Install & outcome

6. Back Ground data VS Chart by SSTF (Student Sustainability Task Force)
Elec (kWh)
Elec (MMBtu)
Elec kWh/GSF
87 Gym
620500
7.58
Armory
942600
Academy Hall
618960
9.69
Amos Eaton
35.53
ASRC
947700
6.32
BARH
8.54
Biotech Center
38.32
Blaw Knox
73.76
Blitman
400864
4.98 VS
Chart by SSTF
(Student Sustainability Task Force)
Left: de Archimedes
Right: electrical-engineering-porta

7. survey

8. Technical justification
Archimedes F1 Liam wind turbine
Material
Parts
Specifications
Cost
Efficiency
Profit margin
Maintenance

9. Cont. Rensselaer Registry of Motor Vehicles
Building/ construction codes and permits
Rooftop layout
Grid connection
Project expansion

10. Aims
Wind energy
Archimedes F1 Liam (or Southwest Windpower Skystream 3.7)
Governmental/ residential
People of Troy and neighbors

11. Stakeholders People of Troy: Very low Noise Sustainable
Hardly visible from street level
Profitable investment
Reasonable Buy-in

12. Stakeholders Energy Companies:
Requires extra wiring and safety considerations
Possible Investment opportunity
May require periodic maintenance
Locally sourced Power

13. Stakeholders Local Government: Requires Permitting
Potential initial investments to encourage citizen involvement
Green Energy PR
Puts Troy on the Map if successful

14. Stakeholders Businesses: Relatively Small Investment Also Good PR
Lower Electricity Bills
Better Community Relations

15. Barriers Safety Concerns (Mechanical, Electrical)
Spreading the Green Initiative
Fundraising
Routine Maintenance

16. Fundraise

17. Final goal
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19. Help us create a better future for Troy
PROJECT WINDFALL
Help us create a
better future for Troy

20. All photos of the Archimedes Wind Turbines courtesy of theArchimedes.
“Residential.” the Archimedes, <
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