Waverly Light and Power’s currently has two wind turbines in operation. A third is in progress. When finished, our wind generation will serve the equivalent of 767 homes and offset nearly 7,997 tons of carbon dioxide, a leading greenhouse gas associated with climate change, on an annual basis. We intend to continue tapping into Iowa’s abundant renewable energy resources reduces to offset greenhouse gas emissions from more traditional power sources such as coal, natural gas, and petroleum as time goes on and makes economical sence.
Cannon I and Skeets 4 exemplify Waverly Light and Powers commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. Cannon I is named after Glenn Cannon who served as Waverly Light and Powers General Manager for 17 years. Waverly Light and Power continues to be an innovator for renewable energy in the Midwest.
"Despite being a small utility, Waverly Light and Power was the first municipal in the Midwest to own and operate wind generation. We continue to believe wind energy is an advantage for our customers because it provides clean energy and price stability."
- Diane Johnson - WLP General Manager
Cannon II Progress
Since February 2009, Waverly Light and Power has been working with multiple agencies to resolve legalities surrounding the incident involving Cannon II. The length of this process is common in matters of this magnitude and it is in the best interest of the community to resolve the situation. To ensure the integrity of the legal process, Waverly Light and Power is unable to comment on specific matters pertaining to the ongoing case. Waverly Light and Power continues to move forward and remains committed to utilizing renewable energy for the benefit of our customers.
Cannon I Statistics
Manufacturer:
Emergya Wind Technologies
Blades - Netherlands, finished in U.S.
Inverter - Germany
Production:
900 kW rated (each)
2.35 million kWh's annually (each)
250 residential customers (each)
Tower:
75 meter hub height (246 feet)
Foundation:
54 feet 6 inches wide
425 cubic yards of concrete
Blades:
177 feet rotor diameter
84.5 feet blade length
Mechanical:
Cut-in wind speed - 5.6 mph
Cut-out wind speed - 56 mph
Survival wind speed - 133 mph
Rated voltage of 600 volts
Weights:
Rotor assembly - 17 tons
Generator - 33 tons
Nacelle Assembly - 11 tons
Tower - 97 tons
% of Energy from renewables:
It is expected that 3% of WLP's energy will come from Cannon I and II when Cannon II is finished.
5.6% of WLP's energy is produced with renewable sources including wind and hyrdo.