UK Vinyl Company Looking at Windmills for Power

Wilsonia, UK, March 25, 2008--Vinyl Flooring in Wilsonia is looking to power some of its offices with a windmill system.

Executive director Clive Garner said: “The pilot project is not for the plant, but for offices with computers, printers and copiers.

“We are committed to the project, but we need to verify data before we do anything more.

“We are collecting data on the average wind speed and the types of units we will need in order to run the full factory.”

The pilot program, which is expected to last for about three months, is one of two phases of the project.

The second phase, Garner says, will involved full implementation. With the factory positioned on a hill, there is virtually always a breeze to power windmills. “If there is excess energy, the company would be glad to put the power into the national grid for the Buffalo City municipality.”

Garner said the company would try to accelerate the project in light of a proposed 53 percent increase in electrical fees.

“The effect on industry and the consumer would be extensive, and our fast tracking of the program would be justified.”

Phase2, he said, would depend on the availability of wind generating units overseas.

“The type we envisage using are not available in this country.”