The turbines themselves cost about $1 million, with the second million used for construction costs and other fees, Helixon said, adding that the return on investment will be surpassed because the turbines are funded by a grant.
“That, in conjunction with the design of the stadium and the new buildings UNT is constructing to be energy-efficient, will significantly reduce energy costs,” she said. “At some point, the turbines will pay for themselves. They have about a 25-year lifespan before major repairs are needed.”
After the turbines are constructed, they must go through a commissioning process to ensure they are safe and work properly. The turbines are expected to be finished in a few weeks and functioning by Dec. 31.
“Well, I hope the wind is blowing that day,” Helixon said. “It’s going to be really exciting. We’ve gone through a long process. It started in 2009 with us finding the grant and applying for it and then bringing all the stakeholders together. I think it’ll be a day when everyone can stand back and say, ‘Look at what we did.’”
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