Uncontrolled Ground Current and Industrial Wind Turbines

ELECTRICAL ISSUES

Steve DolsonLegacy Holsteins , Atwood

DIRTY ELECTRICITY

Uncontrolled Ground Current

• STRAY VOLTAGE -

• ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUE• Reduced Feed Intake• Lower productivity• Reduced reproductive performance• Increased Health Problems and Death loss

North & East Perth Electrical Grid

• Outdated Infrastructure

• Undersized Primary Neutral

• Source of uncontrolled ground current

Dirty Electricity

SOURCES• Variable speed fans• Battery chargers• Various energy efficient lights• Poorly connected motors• Unbalanced loads• Primary Neutral from Electrical Grid

Concern with Turbines

• Insufficient Research

• Lack of Government Concern

• Preliminary Testing by Field Specialists Indicates Issues

Political Actions

• DEVELOPING INDUSTRY SUPPORT

•Municipal

• Federation of Agriculture

• Research Community

More Information

• Highlights of November Meeting

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perthcountyfarmers.ca

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