Seaforth Energy’s AOC 15/50 Wind Turbine is being commissioned at the
Wind Energy Institute of Canada for “Testing Leading to Certification”
May 2011
The Wind Energy Institute of Canada and Seaforth Energy Inc. are pleased to announce that Seaforth’s AOC 15/50 50kW wind turbine has been delivered to the Institute’s site in North Cape, PEI and installed so
that testing leading to certification may begin. Both companies are looking forward to data collection
beginning on the testing program. The Wind Energy Institute of Canada will conduct tests for power
performance, duration, safety, and acoustics emissions in accordance with IEC 61400-2: Design
Requirements for Small Wind Turbines and American Wind Energy Association Small Wind Turbine
Performance and Safety Standard for certification by the Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC).
With a vision to be a leading provider of clean, green energy for residential, commercial and institutional
clients, Seaforth Energy Inc. has a mission to demonstrate excellence in providing clean green energy
solutions - including engineering, design, installation and customer service. The AOC 15/50 is a state-of-
the-art 50kW wind turbine, which provides emission-free electrical energy for off- grid village electrification,
remote community wind-diesel integration and local grid support. The AOC 15/50 has been installed in
numerous locations around the world including in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Scotland and India.
The Wind Energy Institute of Canada is a not for profit independent research and testing institute which is
mandated to promote the development of wind energy across Canada and has been doing just that since
1981. It's location at North Cape with 300 degree exposure to the Gulf of St. Lawrence is unique in Canada
and offers: average wind speed of 8.2 m/s at 50m height and low turbulence; a highly corrosive harsh
marine environment; and icing events during winter months.
