The massive blades on the University of Delaware’s Lewes wind turbine seem to generate new questions every time they turn. 

In response: the university is holding a question-and-answer session next month, when its wind-power experts will answer questions about the turbine and its purpose.

College of Earth, Ocean and Environment Dean Nancy Targett will moderate the event.

Professor Jeremy Firestone, a wind-energy expert, and David Strong, senior project manager for Sustainable Energy Developments Inc., will be on hand to answer questions about the 2-megawatt turbine. Firestone is a researcher in the university’s Center for Carbon-Free Integration, and Strong helped manage the turbine project for an Ontario, N.Y.-based community wind company that consulted with the university to determine it was feasible to place a wind turbine at the campus.

Targett spearheaded development of the turbine, which is supplying power to the Lewes campus and research data for the school’s wind experts. The turbine, built... [continue via Web link]