Helix Wind, the company which we’ve already mentioned in the past, will trial its cell tower-powering wind turbines in Southern California. Installation will occur in early 2010, and the test will run for three months.
In addition to providing power to the cell phone towers, Helix will also test whether it’s feasible to sell excess power to the power grid under a power purchase agreement.
The company is working on the project in association with Core Communications Group-owned Vertical Green.
Finally, Helix points out that due the fact that the number of cell phone towers is expected to grow in the next five years, they will be carefully watching the market and look for the opportunity to sell as many wind turbines as demanded…
[Via: renewbl]