Toronto Hydro at Work: Exhibition Place Wind Turbine

TORONTO, March 15, 2013 /CNW/ - On a windy day, the Ex Place wind turbine stands still. Toronto Hydro crews are replacing the converter in the turbine; it changes mechanical energy into electricity. Constructed in December 2002, the turbine's been a symbol for local, renewable power. Last year, the turbine generated 585,000 kilowatt hours of electricity; a typical home uses approximately 100 kwh/month.

Image with caption: "On a windy day, the Ex Place wind turbine stands still. Toronto Hydro crews are replacing the converter in the turbine; it changes mechanical energy into electricity. Constructed in December 2002, the turbine's been a symbol for local, renewable power. Last year, the turbine generated 585,000 kilowatt hours of electricity; a typical home uses approximately 100 kwh/month. (CNW Group/Toronto Hydro Corporation)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130315_C5581_PHOTO_EN_24600.jpg

SOURCE: Toronto Hydro Corporation