The wind turbines at the University of North Texas won't start spinning until sometime next month because of a minor equipment setback.
The university originally estimated that the turbines would be generating power by mid-December.
"There were some minor pieces of equipment manufactured incorrectly," said Don Lynch, director of system facilities administration at UNT.
That equipment had to be sent back and the new equipment should arrive by Feb. 1, Lynch said. UNT officials project that it will be installed and the wind turbines will be up and running by Feb. 14.
The three turbines, which are 120 feet tall with 30-foot blades, are being paid for by a $2 million grant from the State Energy Conservation Office.
The university conducted a feasibility study and approved construction of the turbines in 2010.
The energy generated from the turbines, located at UNT's athletic complex on Bonnie Brae Street, will help power the Mean Green Village, which includes Apogee Stadium, the Victory Hall residence hall and the athletic center.
The university estimates it will replace about 6 percent of the energy in the complex with renewable energy.
RACHEL MEHLHAFF can be reached at 940-566-6889. Her e-mail address is rmehlhaff@dentonrc.com .
