STEM Project News and Updates

 

How a Wind Turbine Works


Wind Turbine Diagram

1. Blades
2. Rotar
3. Pitch
4. Brake
5. Low-speed shaft
6. Gear box
7. Generator
8. Controller
   9. Anemometor
10. Wind Vane
11. Nacolle
12. High-speed shaft
13. Yaw drive
14. Yaw motor
15. Tower


Simply stated, a wind turbine works the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to make wind, a turbine uses wind to make electricity.

Modern wind energy uses the same basic principles that have been around since the 1800s. The wind spins a rotor that, in turn, spins a turbine inside a generator to produce electricity.

The electricity is sent through transmission and distribution lines to a substation, then on to homes, business and schools.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Texas New Kid Deals Deuce in the Panhandle

Texas newcomer Stem Wind Energy plans to build 800MW of wind farms on two sites in the state’s Panhandle. Land options and turbine negotiations are well advanced. The Dallas company has been conducting meteorological tests and holding talks with landowners since forming in 2006, said principal and co-owner Matthew Anderson.

 

Grasslands I

What we have accomplished

  • Leased a considerate amount of acreage for the development of Grasslands I.
  • Completed 15 months of wind testing regarding the wind power, speed, temperature, and direction on the Grasslands I site.
  • Successfully applied with Southwest Power Pool for the authorization to deliver wind-generated electricity to the power grid they manage.
  • Formed extremely important relationships with various entities that will allow us to continue to move Grasslands I forward with confidence.
  • Have been approached by a larger late-stage wind developer whom has asked to partner with STEM Wind Energy in efforts to develop and build Grasslands I through a very strong Joint Venture.

 

What we need to accomplish

  • Continue to lease additional acreage in order to maximize the potential of the land that will be included in Grasslands I.
  • Work closely and collectively with County officials to ensure Grasslands I is a project they are interested in and appreciate.
  • Strengthen our relationships with all our current landowner participants and any landowners who will take the step to become part of Grasslands I in the future.
  • Complete the process with Southwest Power Pool to ensure maximized potential of Grasslands I.

 

Bull Lake I

 

Test Tower

The test tower is up and we are happy to announce the wind power has been remarkable!

 

Wind Test Tower