It is generally considered that small-scale wind farms range anywhere from 100kW – 5MW (100 kiloWatts to 5 MegaWatts). Domestic-scale installations will generally not exceed 100kW. The Orton Bradley installation is small by comparison, with the proposed turbine rated at approximately 2-3kW.
The location is good, the board and management are keen and the potential for educational visits by school children to examine the turbines 'up close' is likely.
Wind energy is renewable, clean and without pollutants.... and as if that wasn't enough.... it has low operating costs, is efficient and is the perfect complement to hydro-electricity which has the ability to store water over those summer months when rain levels decrease and the wind picks up!
An increase in Canterbury's wind power generating capacity (a central goal of the group), experience in bringing a project to fruition and 'runs on the board' for future endeavours.